Summer reading challenge events 2025

Summer Reading Challenge Events

It's that time of year again!

Summer Reading Challenge will officially launch in our libraries on Saturday 12 July 2025 and we have a variety of crafts and events in the spirit of this year's theme, Story Garden.

All events are suitable for children aged 10 and under.

Ascot Library

• Make a Bird Buddy. Wednesday 30 July 2025, 11am.
• Sun Catcher Craft. Wednesday 6 August 2025, 3pm.
• Beaded Wind Chimes. Friday 15 August 2025, 11am.
• Make a Flower. Thursday 21 August 2025, 3pm.
• Make a Mini Garden. Wednesday 27 August 2025, 11am.

Suitable for ages 4 to 11.

Boyn Grove

• Stained Glass Flower Craft. Wednesday 23 July 2025, 3pm.
• Decorate and plant a cress head. Wednesday 6 August 2025, 3pm.
• Story Garden Craft. Wednesday 13 August 2025, 3pm.
• Blow Painting. Wednesday 20 August 2025, 3pm.
• Rainbow Tissue Paper Craft. Wednesday 27 August 2025, 3pm.

Suitable for ages 10 and under.

Cookham Library

• Build your own Story Garden. Every Friday from 1 August 2025, 3pm.

Suitable for ages 4 to 11.

Cox Green Library

• Make a Bird Feeder. Thursday 31 July 2025, 11am.
• Make and Decorate a Herb Planter. Friday 8 August 2025, 3pm.
• Sun Catcher Craft. Wednesday 13 August 2025, 3pm.
• Beaded Wind Chimes. Wednesday 20 August 2025, 11am.
• Bird Buddy Craft. Friday 22 August 2025, 3pm.

Suitable for ages 4 to 11.

• Storytime and Bee Hat Craft. Thursday 28 August 2025, 11am.

Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Datchet Library

• Build your own Story Garden. Every Thursday from 31 July 2025, 3pm. 

Dedworth Library

• Stained Glass Flower Craft. Thursday 24 July 2025, 3pm.
• Outdoor Storytime and Games. Monday 28 July 2025, 3pm.
• Decorate and Plant a Cress Head. Monday 4 August 2025, 3pm
• Story Garden Craft. Monday 11 August 2025, 3pm.
• Blow Painting. Monday 18 August 2025, 3pm.
• Rainbow Tissue Paper Craft. Wednesday 27 August, 3pm.

Suitable for ages 10 and under.

Eton Wick Library

• Build your own Story Garden. Every Tuesday from 29 July 2025, 3.45pm. 

Horton Library

• Story Garden Lego and Ladybug Craft. Monday 28 July 2025, 10.30am.

Maidenhead Library

• Playful Parrot Craft. Thursday 24 July 2025, 2.30pm.
• Happy Hedgehog Craft. Thursday 31 July 2025, 2.30pm.
• Beautiful Butterfly Craft. Thursday 7 August 2025, 2.30pm.
• Coral Rumble Author visit and Jakub's Otter Craft. Thursday 14 August, 2pm.
• Fun Dragonfly Craft. Thursday 28 August, 2.30pm.

Suitable for ages 10 and under.

Old Windsor Library

• Build your own Story Garden. Every Wednesday from 30 July 2025, 3pm.

Sunningdale Library

• Storytime and Story Garden Craft. Saturday 2 August 2025, 10.30am.

Suitable for families.

Sunninghill Library

• Sun Catcher Craft. Tuesday 29 July 2025, 2.30pm.
• Beaded Wind Chimes Craft. Tuesday 5 August 2025, 3pm.
• Bird Budy Craft. Friday 15 August, 3pm.
• Board Games Afternoon. Friday 22 and 29 August 2025, 2pm to 5pm.

Suitable for ages 4 to 11.

Windsor Library

• Decorate Plant Pots. Monday 28 and Thursday 31 July 2025, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
• Wooden Bird Painting. Monday 4 August, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
• Making Bug Houses. Monday 11 August, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
• Clive the Caterpillar Stone Painting. Monday 18 and Thursday 21 August 2025, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
• Paper Flower Craft - Floating Lilies. Thursday 28 August, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.

Suitable for ages 10 and under.