The Reading Agency and Libraries Present Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge 2017

At all Derby City Council Libraries Saturday 15 July to Saturday 16 September For children aged up to eleven years Everything begins with reading

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How will the Summer Reading Challenge benefit my child?

Reading for pleasure is one of the most important contributory factors in children’s learning success and their general well-being. As well as supporting them to become confident and enthusiastic readers, it also helps them develop good writing skills and a better understanding of the world around them. The Summer Reading Challenge draws children into their local libraries and inspires them to read for pleasure, by combining free access to a wide range of books and an opportunity to take part in fun creative activities. The Challenge is open to children at all levels of their reading development, allowing those with special education needs and disabilities to take part as well. It’s a great time to share and talk about books as a family, helping to kick start your child’s lifelong reading journey.

Taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge The challenge is to read six library books during the summer holidays. Children can read any books they like – stories, fact books, picture books - it’s up to them. Audio books and eBooks also count. Everyone who joins gets a colourful fold-up collector folder and a character sticker for every book they read. When they complete the challenge, they’ll get a certificate and a colourful zip tag featuring artwork from Animal Agents, which can be attached to bags and pencil cases. There’s an extra reward for those who read a further four books. Children under four will have their own collector card and stickers with an Animal Agents door hanger as award for completing. Children must be members of the library to take part.

Animal Agents events at your local library All sessions are free. To attend children must be signed up to the Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge 2017. Children aged six and under must be accompanied by a parent or adult carer. Booking is essential for all events. Book from Saturday 15 July at your local library or online at derbycitylibraries.eventbrite. co.uk Just select your chosen event and venue.

Photos © Dale Cherry 2017 for The Reading Agency, with thanks to Newham Council and Calverton Primary School | Illustrations ©Tony Ross for The Reading Agency

EVENTS ALLENTON LIBRARY Fri 4 Aug | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Animal Handling Show Wed 9 Aug | 12:15pm - 1:15pm Meet the author Guy Bass Mon 14 Aug | 2pm - 3pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure

ALLESTREE LIBRARY Thu 27 Jul | 11am - 12noon Animal Handling Show Tue 15 Aug | 10:15am - 11:15am The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Tue 22 Aug | 10:15am - 11:15am A Quite Remarkable Adventure

ALVASTON LIBRARY Fri 28 Jul | 2pm - 3pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure Thu 10 Aug | 12:15pm - 1:15pm Meet the author Guy Bass Fri 25 Aug | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Animal Handling Show

BLAGREAVES LIBRARY Thu 3 Aug | 12:15pm - 1:15pm The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Tue 8 Aug | 11am - 12noon Animal Handling Show Thu 17 Aug | 10:15am - 11:15am A Quite Remarkable Adventure

CENTRAL LIBRARY Thu 3 Aug | 10:15am - 11:15am The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Mon 7 Aug | 11:30am - 12:30pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure Fri 25 Aug | 11am - 12noon Animal Handling Show

THE PHILLIP WHITEHEAD MEMORIAL LIBRARY CHADDESDEN PARK

Tue 1 Aug | 11am - 12noon Animal Handling Show Wed 9 Aug | 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meet the author Guy Bass Wed 23 Aug | 2pm - 3pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure

CHELLASTON LIBRARY Fri 28 Jul | 10:30am - 11:30am A Quite Remarkable Adventure Thu 10 Aug | 10:15am - 11:15am Meet the author Guy Bass Thu 24 Aug | 11am - 12noon Animal Handling Show

DERWENT LIBRARY Thu 3 Aug | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Animal Handling Show Fri 11 Aug | 11am - 12noon Animal Mask Making Tue 22 Aug | 3pm - 4pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure

MACKWORTH LIBRARY Tue 8 Aug | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Animal Handling Show Thu 17 Aug | 2:30pm - 3:30pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure Mon 21 Aug | 12noon - 1pm Animal Mask Making

MICKLEOVER LIBRARY Thu 27 Jul | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Animal Handling Show Thu 10 Aug | 2:30pm - 3:30pm Meet the Author Guy Bass Tue 22 Aug | 12:30pm - 1:30pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure

PEAR TREE LIBRARY Fri 4 Aug | 11am - 12noon Animal Handling Show Wed 9 Aug | 10:15am - 11:15am Meet the Author Guy Bass Mon 14 Aug | 11am - 12noon A Quite Remarkable Adventure

SINFIN LIBRARY Thu 3 Aug | 2:30pm - 3:30pm The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Thu 17 Aug | 12:15pm - 1:15pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure Thu 24 Aug | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Animal Handling Show

SPONDON LIBRARY Tue 1 Aug | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Animal Handling Show Mon 7 Aug | 2:30pm - 3:30pm A Quite Remarkable Adventure Tue 15 Aug | 12:15pm - 1:15pm The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog

SPRINGWOOD LIBRARY Wed 2 Aug | 11am - 12noon Animal Mask Making Tue 15 Aug | 2:30pm - 3:30pm The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Wed 23 Aug | 11am - 12noon A Quite Remarkable Adventure

More information about our events The Summer Reading Challenge brings families together through reading and offers a rich variety of free engaging events, aiming to enthuse children’s reading choices and their continued use of the library. Our events also give children and their families the chance to connect with others in a safe and friendly community setting, helping to build empathy and good social interactive skills.

Animal Handling Shows Shows feature an exciting and educational encounter with a range of exotic animals including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. All animals are handled under careful supervision and are extremely friendly. Shows delivered by Animal Magic Parties of Buxton.

A Quite Remarkable Adventure Geoffrey Jumper and his friend Mandy present a whirlwind, magical storytelling adventure. Come and share Quite Remarkable stories of friendship and imagination with live music, magic and plenty of silliness! Interactive theatre for children aged from two to six years and their families. All shows delivered by local theatre group Quite Remarkable Productions.

The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Performance storyteller John Kirk presents Jeremy Strong’s popular story “The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog”. Streaker is a mixed up kind of dog with a lot of greyhound blood, a bit of Ferrari and a large chunk of whirlwind in her. Trevor has until the end of the holidays to train her. Suitable for children aged six and over.

Meet the author Guy Bass Guy is an award-winning author whose children’s books include Stitch Head, Spynosaur, Dinkin Dings and Atomic! Entertaining and funny session featuring an energetic mix of interactive chat/ stand-up, readings, props, games and a bit of dressing up! Suitable for children aged six and over.

Animal mask making Themed mask making craft workshops delivered by artists from Derby Face and Body Painting. Suitable for children aged four and over.

DID YOU KNOW...

You can download eBooks and eAudiobooks from Derby Libraries to read on your computer, tablet or smartphone? We have a range of adult and children’s titles. All you need is a library card and pin number to get started. We have recently added lots of new titles.

We have a new app for iPhone users? You can: • Search by barcode: use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book or other item and search for available copies at Derby City Libraries.

• Search the Derby City Libraries catalogue for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items.

• Manage your account • Find suggested reading - see what your friends have read and recommend with reading recommendations from Goodreads or check out the latest best-selling and award-winning titles Just go to the App Store and search for “Derby City Libraries”. Download the app called “DerbyLibraries” You can find out what we’ve got via the library catalogue? Search for books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers. Place holds on items which aren’t in stock at your local library or which are on loan to another customer. You can browse the catalogue in the library, or at home on the library website, and we will send the books you choose to any Derby City Library for you to collect. So you’ll never run out of new books to read.

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