Summer Reading Challenge Events 2026

Philip Kavvadias: Children's Author Talk

Windsor Library

Saturday 11 July 2026, 2pm - 2.30pm.

Join us for a special event with children’s author Philip Kavvadias, as he brings his exciting stories to life! 

Perfect for young readers, this fun and interactive session will include readings, storytelling, and a chance to ask questions. 

Discover the inspiration behind his books and spark your imagination in a warm, welcoming atmosphere - ideal for children and families who love adventure, creativity, and great stories.

All ages welcome. Just drop in!

Read to the Beat - Story and Rhyme Time

Horton Library

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.30am - 11.30am.

For children ages 5-11. Just drop in!

Read to the Beat - Music as Storyteller

Sunningdale Library

Thursday 23 July 2026, 11am - 12noon.

A hands-on session to experiment with tempo, rhythm and musical texture and create your own soundtrack for a story scene.

For children ages 5-11.

Free but booking is essential. Please email sunningdale.library@rbwm.gov.uk.

Play on a Sunday! Scrabble, Bananagrams and Chess

Sunningdale Library

Sundays - 12 July 2026, 26 July 2026, 23 August 2026, 6 September 2026 and 20 September 2026, 11am - 1pm.

All ages welcome. Just drop in!

African Percussion Session

Maidenhead Library

Friday 17 July 2026, 4pm - 5pm.

All ages welcome. Just drop in!

Berkshire Music Trust Workshop

Maidenhead Library

Thursday 23 July 2026, 2pm - 4pm.

All ages welcome. Just drop in!

Teddy Bear's Picnic Rhymetime

Windsor Library

Monday 20 July 2026, 10.30am.

All ages welcome. Just drop in!

Musical Crafting and Lego Play

Sunningdale Library

11.30am - 12.30pm.

• Make a drum and Lego play - Saturday 25 July 2026.
• Make a harmonic and Lego play - Saturday 15 August 2026.
• Make a guitar and Lego play - Saturday 29 August 2026.

For children aged 5-11 years. Just drop in!

Tin Can Drums Craft Session

Windsor Library

Monday 27 July 2026, 10.30am.

For children aged 4 and up. Free drop in until supplies run out!

Supporters

• Spoore Merry and Rixman Foundation.
• The Shanly Foundation.
• Ascot Fire Brigade Trust.
• Prince Philip Trust.
•  Ascot Durning Trust.
• Friends of RBWM Libraries.
• Cox Green Parish Council.
• Old Windsor Parish Council.
• Eton Wick Village Hall.
• Horton Parish Council.
• Wraysbury Parish Council.
• Datchet Parish Council.
• Sunningdale Parish Council.
• Cookham Parish Council.