The Reading Agency and Bolton Libraries present:

Summer Reading Challenge 2024 – Marvellous Makers

Get ready for an exciting summer with The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge: Marvellous Makers! Join us at all Bolton libraries from Saturday 13th July to Sunday 8th September.

It's challenge time! Dive into six library books this summer or set your own reading target to earn stickers and rewards. Finishers will receive a certificate and a medal. Visit any Bolton library at to sign up.

Explore the world of Marvellous Makers at each library, with engaging weekly activities.

Don't miss the Summer Reading Challenge kick-off event on Saturday 20th July, 11-3pm at Bolton Central Library with Bolton Octagon.

All participants are automatically entered into a prize draw to win a £10 Waterstones Voucher and attend exclusive celebration with the Mayor of Bolton in September.

An array of exciting story events awaits you throughout the summer challenge.

Embark on a magical journey through the world of books with the Octagon Theatre Library Tour, visiting seven Bolton Libraries.

Central Library: Saturday, July 20, 11am to 3pm

Farnworth: Friday, July 26, 11am and 1.30pm

Westhoughton: Monday, July 29, 11am and 1.30pm

Breightmet: Tuesday, August 6, 11am and 1.30pm

High Street: Thursday, August 15, 10.30am

Little Lever: Tuesday, August 20, 11am and 1.30pm

Horwich: Friday, August 30, 11am and 1.30pm

Enjoy regular story sessions every week from Monday, July 22 to Saturday, August 30 with Bolton Libraries staff. Come by any week this summer for free storytimes.

Westhoughton Library: Monday, 10.30am

Breightmet Library: Tuesday, 10.30am

Little Lever Library: Tuesday, 10.30am

High Street Library: Thursday, 10.30am

Horwich Library: Friday, 10.30am

Farnworth Library: Friday, 10.30am

Central Library: Saturday, 2pm (except August 24)

No booking required, and it's all free!

Fill your summer with stories at Bolton Libraries!