Grow your imagination with the Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge!
Denbighshire Libraries are participating in the 'Story Garden' Summer Reading Challenge with free activities for families starting from 5 July 2024 until the end of September.
This summer Denbighshire Libraries are inviting children to step into the magical world of Story Garden, the theme for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. With stunning artwork by illustrator Dapo Adeola, children will uncover stories that celebrate the great outdoors and the power of imagination.
The Summer Reading Challenge is a fun, free way for children aged between 4 and 11 to stay motivated to read during the summer holidays.
One in four children hasn’t reached the expected level of reading by the age of 11 and many will struggle to keep up at secondary school, despite reading for pleasure being one of the single biggest indicators of a child’s development.
The Summer Reading Challenge provides an amazing way to boost confidence and self-esteem, and helps children to be better prepared to return to school in the autumn. Children can discover a range of books in their local library, in both English and Welsh, and by signing up to the challenge they will receive rewards each time they return their books.
This year the Challenge begins on Saturday 5 July 2025.
Begin your adventure by joining at your local library or:
Sign up online at the Summer Reading Challenge website (external website)
Workshops at your local library
Find out where and when workshops are happening and who is leading them.
Corwen
Corwen
We are holding the following Story Garden workshops at Corwen library:
Wednesday 13 August, 11:45am to 12:45pm
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
The session is free but please contact Corwen library to book your place.
Tuesday 19 August, 2pm to 4pm
Nature for Health Story and Relaxation in the Community Garden (Meet at the library)
Spend some time relaxing in nature with our local Nature for Health Ranger and listen to some stories. Join us back in the library for juice and biscuits.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Tuesday 26 August, 2pm to 4pm
Make a 3D bug!
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Denbigh
Denbigh
We are holding the following Story Garden workshops at Denbigh library.
Wednesday 6 August, 10:30am to 12pm (midday)
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Friday 8 August, 3pm
Story Time with Mama G.
All sessions are free but please contact Denbigh library to book your place.
Monday 11 August, 1pm to 2pm
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
All sessions are free but please contact Denbigh library to book your place.
Wednesday 13 August, 10:30am to 12pm (midday)
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Wednesday 20 August, 10:30am to 12pm (midday)
Fun with Fruit Craft Workshop.
All sessions are free but please contact Denbigh library to book your place.
Llangollen
Llangollen
We are holding the following Story Garden art workshops at Llangollen library:
Wednesday 13 August, 2:15pm to 3:15pm
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
All sessions are free but please contact Llangollen library to book your place.
Wednesday 20 August, 2pm
Story Garden Crafts with Nature for Health.
Join our local Nature for Health Ranger for some Story Garden themed crafts in the library!
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Prestatyn
Prestatyn
We are holding the following Story Garden workshops at Prestatyn library:
Friday 1 August, 10:30am to 11:30am / 3pm to 4pm
Story and Snack with Damian Harvey.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Friday 8 August, 10:30am
Story Time with Mama G.
All sessions are free but please contact Prestatyn library to book your place.
Monday 11 August, 2pm to 4pm
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Friday 15 August, 2pm to 4pm
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Monday 18 August, 11am to 12pm (midday)
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
All sessions are free but please contact Prestatyn library to book your place.
Rhuddlan
Rhuddlan
We are holding the following Story Garden workshops at Rhuddlan library:
Friday 1 August, 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Story and Snack with Damian Harvey.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Monday 11 August, 10am to 12pm (midday)
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Thursday 14 August, 2pm to 3pm
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
All sessions are free but please contact Rhuddlan library to book your place.
Wednesday 20 August, 10am to 12pm (midday)
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Rhyl
Rhyl
We are holding the following Story Garden workshops at Rhyl library:
Friday 1 August, 12pm (midday) to 12:30pm
Story and Snack with Damian Harvey.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Tuesday 5 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Friday 8 August, 12:30pm
Story Time with Mama G.
All sessions are free but please contact Rhyl library to book your place.
Tuesday 12 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Thursday 14 August, 11am to 12pm (midday)
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
All sessions are free but please contact Rhyl library to book your place.
Tuesday 19 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Ruthin
Ruthin
We are holding the following Story Garden workshops at Ruthin library:
Monday 4 August, 10:30am to 12pm (midday)
Story and Craft with Vanessa Kalities.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Monday 11 August, 3pm to 4pm
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
All sessions are free but please contact Ruthin library to book your place.
Monday 18 August, 10:30am to 12pm (midday)
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
St Asaph
St Asaph
We are holding the following Story Garden workshops at St Asaph library:
Wednesday 6 August, 10am to 12pm (midday)
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.
Monday 11 August, 11am to 12pm (midday)
Wild Science Animal Adventure Story Show.
All sessions are free but please contact St Asaph library to book your place.
Wednesday 13 August, 10am to 12pm (midday)
Craft Workshop.
This is a free drop-in session and there is no need to book.