Holiday activities for children and families

Join the free 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden at your library for lots of fun

All children aged 4 to 11 are invited to take part. Children read any books they enjoy over the summer to collect stickers and rewards including a medal and certificate.

Join the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden at a South Gloucestershire library during staffed hours from Saturday 5 July finishing by Saturday 13 September and pick up your free activity bag.

Find your nearest library

The Summer Reading Challenge is taking place at all South Gloucestershire libraries except Marshfield Community Library and Stoke Gifford Community Library

There are also lots of fabulous free activities:

Tales & Snails – Marvellous makes to bring your stories to life. Free drop in activity most suitable for children aged 4+.

Story Gardeners – Join us for blooming good crafts. Free drop in activity most suitable for children aged 4+.

Junk Box Challenge – Transform junk into something amazing! What will you build? Free drop in activity most suitable for children aged 4+.

‘Buzz & Scuttle’ Insect Collage Workshops with illustrator Marian Hill – Collage your own insect illustration and discover lots of cool insect facts! Marian is an artist who is passionate about illustrating and nurturing UK insects. Her project Buzz & Scuttle has featured on BBC Springwatch.

Children attending must be 6+ and accompanied by an adult. Places are limited for this activity. Book your tickets at sglibraries.eventbrite.com – tickets available from 1 July 2025.

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The Summer Reading Challenge is for primary school aged children. Some libraries also continue Lego™ Club and activities for babies and young children throughout the summer holidays.