Summer Reading Challenge

This online survey (external website) allows families to tell us what they think about the Challenge.

It’s easy to access on a smartphone, and takes only 5 minutes. Plus any family completing the survey will have the option to be entered into a prize draw to win a £30 shopping voucher.

The survey is open until 30 September 2024.

Denbighshire Libraries are participating in the 'Marvellous Makers' Summer Reading Challenge with free activities for families starting from 6 July 2024 until the end of September.

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

This summer, children can visit any Denbighshire Library to join the 'Marvellous Makers' Summer Reading Challenge, firing up their imaginations through the power of reading and creative expression.

In partnership with Create, a leading arts charity, and public libraries, this year's Challenge celebrates kids' creativity and storytelling abilities. Children will be encouraged to explore new books and stories while taking part in free activities, from arts and crafts to games and more.

The bespoke Challenge artwork is illustrated by celebrated artist Natelle Quek, bringing the 'Marvellous Makers' theme vibrantly to life. By reading books and collecting incentives young readers can foster their creative thinking skills over the summer break, more details to be found on Denbighshire Libraries’ social media channels.

Workshops at your local library

Find out where and when workshops are happening and who is leading them.

The project is delivered in partnership with DLL Active Communities (external website) and is funded by UK Government.

Corwen

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshop at Corwen library:

Wednesday 7 August, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Tara Dean

The session is free but please contact Corwen library to book your place.

Denbigh

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshops at Denbigh library.

Monday 22 July, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Jess Balla
Monday 29 July, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Tara Dean
Monday 12 August, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Lisa Carter
Monday 19 August, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Lisa Carter

Also Story Time with Mama G on Wednesday 14 August at 10:30am.

All sessions are free but please contact Denbigh library to book your place.

Drop-in Summer Reading Challenge Crafts from 10:30am to midday on:

Wednesday 24 July
Wednesday 31 July
Wednesday 7 August
Wednesday 28 August

Llangollen

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshop at Llangollen library:

Wednesday 7 August, 2pm to 4pm with Tara Dean.

The session is free but please contact Llangollen library to book your place.

Prestatyn

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshops at Prestatyn library:

Tuesday 30 July, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Tara Dean
Tuesday 6 August, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Elen Williams
Tuesday 13 August, 10:30am to 12:30pm Lisa Carter
Tuesday 20 August, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Lisa Carter

All sessions are free but please contact Prestatyn library to book your place.

Rhuddlan

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshop at Rhuddlan library:

Rhuddlan Library Monday 29 July, 10:30am to 12:30pm with Jess Balla.

The session is free but please contact Rhuddlan library to book your place.

Rhyl

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshops at Rhyl library:

Tuesday 30 July, 2pm to 4pm with Tara Dean
Tuesday 6 August, 2pm to 4pm with Elen Williams
Tuesday 13 August, 2pm to 4pm with Lisa Carter
Tuesday 20 August, 2pm to 4pm with Lisa Carter

Also, Story Time with Mama G on Wednesday 14 August at 1pm.

All sessions are free but please contact Rhyl library to book your place.

Ruthin

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshops at Ruthin library:

Monday 22 July, 2pm to 4pm with Jess Balla
Monday 29 July, 2pm to 4pm with Tara Dean
Monday 12 August, 2pm to 4pm with Lisa Carter
Monday 19 August, 2pm to 4pm with Lisa Carter

All sessions are free but please contact Ruthin library to book your place.

St Asaph

We are holding the following Marvellous Makers art workshop at St Asaph library:

St Asaph Library Monday 29 July, 2pm to 4pm with Jess Balla.

Also Story Time with Mama G on Wednesday 14 August at 3pm.

All sessions are free but please contact St Asaph library to book your place.