Summer of fun at Thetford Library – Upcoming events for all ages!

The sun is shining (hopefully!), and the summer holidays are officially underway – which means the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 at Thetford Library has begun!

Children across Norfolk are already getting stuck into this year’s theme, Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. Developed by The Reading Agency and delivered through public libraries, the Challenge invites children aged 4–11 to read six books over the summer, earning stickers and rewards along the way. There’s even a Mini Challenge for under 5s, so no one misses out!

Thetford Library have transformed their space into a hub of creativity, imagination and outdoor-inspired fun – and they’re inviting families to join in. As well as reading, children can take part in a brilliant range of bookable summer events that tie into the nature-filled Story Garden theme.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Thursday 7 August, 2pm – 3pm
  Little Green Fingers Craft & Storytime (Ages 5–8)
  A fun mix of storytelling and nature-themed crafts.
• Tuesday 12 August, 10:30am – 12:30pm
  Draw Your Own Fantasy Greenhouses with The Wayward Adventurers Guild (Ages 8–11)
  Let your imagination grow wild!
• Thursday 14 August, 2pm – 3pm
  Making a Nature Journal (Ages 8–11)
  Create a journal to capture all your wild summer discoveries.
• Tuesday 19 August, 2pm – 3pm
  Wild Garden Art & Storytime (Ages 4–7)
  A gentle story and creative session perfect for younger children.
• Friday 22 August, 2pm – 3pm
  Nature Craft Fun (Drop-in)
  An open, family-friendly crafting session – no booking required.
• Friday 29 August, 2pm – 3pm
  LEGO Super Clean-Up (Ages 10–14)
  Build eco-inventions to help clean up the planet!
• Saturday 30 August, 10:30am – 11am
  Medal Ceremony
  Ask staff for details – it’s time to celebrate completing the challenge!

The Library will also be continuing their popular regular sessions throughout the holidays:

• Bounce & Rhyme: Mondays at 10:30am & 11:30am, and Wednesdays at 10:30am
• Family Board Games: Saturdays, 11:00am–12:30pm

So, whether your child’s a keen reader or just beginning their book journey, there’s never been a better time to visit Thetford Library. Come and explore the Story Garden, discover new adventures, and grow your love of reading this summer.

Find out more at www.norfolk.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge or ask a member of staff in the library.