Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022
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The Reading Agency and libraries are excited to introduce Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022, a celebration of science and innovation, in partnership with the Science Museum Group.
The Summer Reading Challenge 2022 takes place between 9 July and 10 September.
This year’s theme encourages children to discover the science all around them and use their curiosity and creativity to be inventive. They will need to borrow and read 6 books from the library to take part.
Reading eBooks on Overdrive via the Libby app or listening to eAudiobooks on the Borrowbox app also counts towards the challenge.
Visit the library in staffed hours to collect stickers and rewards to put inside your Gadgeteers folder. Children will receive a special certificate and medal when they complete the challenge.
Watch our video to find out more
How to join
Children aged 4 to 12 can sign up at any Barnet library or online until Saturday 10 September. Children can include any books they have read over the summer holidays before they join.
Summer Reading Challenge 2022 sign up form
Join us for a fun-filled summer of free events
Highlights include:
- The Horrible Science Lab with author Nick Arnold
- Kev F's Comic Art Masterclass
- Freshwater Theatre Workshop
- STEM Lego Robotics Workshop
- Craft activities at all our libraries
Our newsletter for families includes weekly updates on activities for children of all ages and ticket release details.
Paper Plane Making
New Barnet library
Friday 26 August
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Design, decorate and launch your own homemade aircraft. First-come, first-served. Age guideline 6 and above.
Lighthouses!
East Finchley library
Saturday 27 August
10am to 11am
A monthly craft club event for children aged 4 and above. Places will be allocated on first come, first served.
Read and Craft with Elmer
Osidge library
Wednesday 31 August
10am - 10.30am
Join us for a story time and craft event with Elmer the Elephant. Places will be allocated on first come, first served.
Age guidance: 2 - 6 year olds.
For events in Colindale library please visit our regularly updated Creative Communities page.
Recommended Reads
Summer Reading Challenge Book Reviews
Have you read a library book you have enjoyed reading over the summer. Why not share it with others by doing a book review and email it to us at libraryevents@barnet.gov.uk