Saturday 25 May to Saturday 1 June – Library activities for May half-term, including Elmer Day celebrations, stories and activities.
Saturday 8 June – Grays Library will be open until 5pm to join in the Pride celebrations, hosting a Pride-themed story corner ('Twas the night before Pride') and craft session making heart garlands from 10:30am to 11:30am.
Monday 10 June – Tour of the Solar System at Grays Library.
During school holidays, children's reading skills can 'dip'. Reading Challenges encourage children to continue reading for enjoyment outside the classroom. They also help families and teachers provide free-to-access fun activities over the holiday.
At winter time, The Reading Agency turns its Summer Reading Challenge website into a Winter Mini Challenge.
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge where children can take part, find fun activities and earn rewards for reading.
The Winter Mini Challenge usually takes place from December through to February,
When the Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge website changes to the The Reading Agency: Winter Mini Challenge, you can sign-up to take part in the challenge.
As well as taking part online, children can ask at Thurrock libraries for Mini Challenge quiz sheets.
Children who complete the Winter Mini Challenge online will be sent a link to download their personal certificate.
Boost your reading for the Winter Mini Challenge by borrowing books from any Thurrock library.
