Join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge!

The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge is returning to Kent libraries from Saturday 4 July to Saturday 5 September. Any child aged 4 to 11 can take part and enjoy reading for fun. And it’s completely free; all you need is a library card.

See more from Tonbridge Libraries’ video above, check out their Facebook post, or head to the Kent County Council website for details of how to join.

Happy reading!

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