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The Summer ReadingChallenge in Libraries

The Summer Reading Challenge is for 0 – 15 year olds and runs from Saturday 30th June to Friday 31st August in all libraries and on the children’s BookBus.

Not a member of the library yet? It’s free to join and take part.For further details, visit any Leicester Library or go to:www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

• Children can join a library at any age • Proof of I.D. is not needed to join • No fines for late books • No charges for damaged books • Borrow a range of different books to suit all ages: picture,

ABC, rhymes, poems, jokes, stories, comic books,books on CD and books on your favourite subjects

• Borrow e-books and use the Internet • Activities for all ages, 0 – 11 years

Don’t forget! You can join Story Lab on the BookBus too, same stops and times. For timetables go towww.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

Leicester Libraries Summer Scheme is supported by: Whatever It Takes, Adult Skills and Learning Service: Family Learning,

Extended Services, Children’s Centres, Right to Read & Speakeasy Theatre Company.

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It’s FREE and easy to join in!

Want to volunteer?Are you interested in volunteering at a Story Lab event?

For further details, ask at your local library or visit:www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

Stuck for a story?Look out for great books in our reading booklists. Children can request books from Leicester Libraries free. Pick up a booklist at

your local library or go to www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

Watch out for the official Story Lab website with imaginative activities and games, plus the chance to read summer-time blogs from many different

authors. For further details, go to: www.story-lab.org.uk

The Summer Reading Challenge in LibrariesJoin the greatest storytelling adventure!

Step inside the Story Lab at a library near you this summer!

INSIDE:When, where and how to take part. All activities are

FREE!

Author events, family activities, stickers and more… Pick up your free Story Lab pack from Saturday 30thJune, or anytime during the holidays and collect otherStory Lab stuff.

• 3D Story Lab model • ‘Scratch n sniff’ stickers to collect• Story Lab wristband • Story Lab medals to be won • Certificates for reading

The Story Lab comes alive! With the Speakeasy Theatre Company

Step into the Story Lab with the Speakeasy Theatre Company and take part in an imaginary adventure that knows no bounds. The brainchild of Professor Cortex, Story Lab is an amazing hi-tech'Story HQ' that attracts stories from all over the world, sending themspinning throughout the city and beyond! Join the Speakeasy TheatreCompany to imagine, create and share your own stories. Can you helpfind the bronze coin, silver mirror and gold medal and boost the imagination of the Story Lab?

Enter the Story Lab Town Hall Square, Saturday 30th June, 11am - 2pm Start your summer adventure by joining in the storytelling and craft activities with the BookBus.

Read 6 booksand win a wristband, medaland certificate.

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Aylestone LibraryRichmond Road0116 283 2540

Beaumont Leys LibraryBeaumont Way0116 299 5460

Belgrave LibraryCossington Street0116 299 5500

Braunstone Libraryat The Brite CentreBraunstone Avenue0116 299 5476

Central LibraryBishop Street0116 299 5401

Evington LibraryEvington Lane0116 221 1286

Fosse LibraryMantle Road0116 225 4995

Hamilton Library & Learning CentreMaidenwell Ave0116 221 2790

Highfields LibraryMelbourne Road0116 299 5494

Library Day & Time

Tue: 9.30am – 11.30amTue: 10am – 10.45am

Wed: 11am – 12.30pm

Thu: 3pm – 4.30pm Thu: 2pm - 3.30pmThu: 9.30am -11.30amThu: 10am – 10.45am

Wed: 2pm – 3.30pm

Wed: 2 – 3.30pmTue: 9.30 – 11.30amTue: 10 – 10.45am

Tue: 2 – 3.30pm

Tue: 3pm – 4.30pmTue: 2pm – 3.30pmWed: 9.30am – 11.30amWed: 10am – 10.45am

Wed: 11am – 12.00pm(Leicester Playday)Thu: 2pm - 3.30pmFri: 9.30am – 11.30amFri: 10am – 10.45am

Thu: 2pm – 3.30pm

Thu: 2pm – 3.30pmWed: 2pm – 5pm

Tue: 10am – 11.30amTue: 10.30am – 11.15am

Wed: 2.30pm – 4pm

Thu: 11am – 12.30pmWed: 2pm – 3.30pmMon: 1pm – 3pmMon: 1.30pm – 2.15am

Thu: 11am – 12.30pm

Thu: 11am – 12.30pmThu: 2pm – 3.30pmWed: 10am – 12pmWed: 10.30am – 11.15am

Wed: 2pm – 3pm

Mon & Wed: 1.30pm – 3.30pmWed: 1pm – 4pm

Tue: 9.30am – 11.30amTue: 10am – 10.45am

Every week 17th July – Lisa Lollipop

18th July – authorsSteve Barlow & Steve Skidmore16th Aug – Speakeasy26th July, 23rd AugEvery week9th Aug – Lisa Lollipop

1st Aug – author JamesCarter25th July, 8th Aug Every week24th July – Lisa Lollipop

14th Aug – author Guy Bass17th July - Speakeasy24th July, 21st AugEvery week18th July – Lisa Lollipop

1st Aug – author JamesCarter9th AugEvery week3rd Aug – Lisa Lollipop

23rd Aug – author/ illustrator Paula Metcalf26th July8th Aug - Reaching Out 12Activity DayEvery week 31st July – Lisa Lollipop

18th July – authorsSteve Barlow & Steve Skidmore16th Aug - Speakeasy25th July, 1st & 8th AugEvery week16th July – Lisa Lollipop

9th Aug – author JamesCarter2nd Aug – Speakeasy19th July, 26th JulyEvery week25th July – Lisa Lollipop

25th July – author JamesCarterEvery week except 15thAug15th Aug – Reaching Out12 Activity DayEvery week7th Aug – Lisa Lollipop

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Knighton LibraryClarendon Park Road0116 299 5477

New Parks Centre LibraryAikman Avenue0116 229 8200

Rushey Mead LibraryLockerbie Walk0116 266 5112

Southfields LibrarySaffron Lane0116 299 5480

St Barnabas LibraryFrench Road0116 299 5450

St Matthews LibraryMalabar Road0116 223 2085

Westcotes LibraryNarborough Road0116 299 5510

Library Day & Time

Thu: 3pm – 4.30pm

Thu: 3pm – 4.30pm

Thu: 3pm – 4.30pmWed: 10am – 12pmWed: 10.30am – 11.15am

Tue: 2.30pm – 4pm

Tue: 2pm – 4pmTue: 2pm – 3.30pmTue & Wed 1pm – 4pm

Thu: 9.30am – 11amThu: 10am – 10.45am

Wed: 10.30am – 12pm

Wed: 1.30pm – 3pm

Wed: 10.30am – 12pmFri: 9.30am – 11.30amFri: 10am – 10.45am

Tue: 11am – 12.30pm

Thu: 3pm – 4.30pmTue: 2pm – 3.30pmFri: 10am – 10.45am

Tue: 11am – 12.30am

Tue: 11am – 12.30pmThu: 9.30am – 11.30amThu: 10am – 10.45am

Wed & Fri: 2pm – 4pmSat: 1.30pm – 3.30pmSat: 2pm – 2.45pm

Thu: 11am - 12.30pm

Thu: 2pm – 3.30pm

Thu: 2pm – 3.30pmWed: 10am – 11.30amWed: 10.30am – 11.15am

26th July – author/illustrator Paula Metcalf23rd Aug – Dan Morleyartworks9th AugEvery week8th Aug – Lisa Lollipop

17th July – authors SteveBarlow & Steve Skidmore7th Aug - Speakeasy31st July21st & 22nd Aug - ReachingOut 12 Activity DayEvery week19th July – Lisa Lollipop

25th July – author JamesCarter1st Aug – Dan Morley artworks18th July, 22nd AugEvery week20th July – Lisa Lollipop

17th July – authors SteveBarlow & Steve Skidmore2nd Aug - Speakeasy24th July, 7th Aug 27th July – Lisa Lollipop

14th Aug – author GuyBass24th July, 31st JulyEvery week26th July – Lisa Lollipop

Every weekEvery week21st July – Lisa Lollipop

23rd Aug – author/ illustrator Paula Metcalf16th Aug – Dan Morleyartworks26th July, 2nd Aug, 9th AugEvery week1st Aug – Lisa Lollipop

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Activity GuideAuthor / illustrator event.Bring stories alive at active sessions with the Speakeasy Theatre Company. Draw your own adventure at a Dan Morley artworks session. Pre-booking essential.Story Lab events: stories and activities.Toddler Time: enjoy story time, toys, crafts, join-in with rhymes, singing and more…Showtime at Toddler Time: have fantastic fun with Lisa Lollipop.

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More events may be added. Check with your local library or visit www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries