Summer Reading Challenge

Silly Squad
 

 

 

The Reading Agency and Tameside Libraries are excited to introduce Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge 2020; a celebration of funny books, happiness and laughter.

The Silly Squad is a team of animal friends who love to go on adventures and get stuck in to all different kinds of funny books. It’s fun, friendly and absolutely free!  The challenge launches on Saturday 20 June and runs until September, so there is plenty of time to get on with that reading!

 

What Do I Do?

All you have to do is read any 6 books and collect rewards along the way. We have lots of silly eBook titles that you can borrow for free with your library card.  See https://www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries/ebooks for full details of eReading with BorrowBox. 

If you aren’t a member yet it’s free to join the library online.

This year for the very first time, you can sign up to a digital challenge. To do this, go to www.sillysquad.org.uk. Remember to ask a grown up, they will need to give permission for you to join.

Not sure what to borrow? Have a look at our Silly Squad reading list for ideas.

 

 

What Else is Happening?

We have some digital activities planned over the summer holidays, including some Silly craft ideas! Keep an eye on this page, or check out Facebook or Twitter for more details.

• On the Silly Squad website  you can rate and review your books and work towards your reading goal as well as check out the videos, games, quizzes, and downloadable activities to get everyone silly at home.
• Tell your friends about Silly Squad and get them to take part too!

 
 

Tameside Libraries Digital Summer Reading Challenge Programme

Take part in Tameside Libraries online summer activities this year. 
Fun, free and silly; activities are aimed at children 4 – 11 and will be available via our Facebook page Tameside Libraries and Culture.
 

 

Born and Bred Dance Theatre presents Silly Squad

Every Tuesday from 21^st July Tuesday 25^th August at 2pm, join Olivia for some fun and laughs as we get really silly! Inspired by some of our favourite silly stories, Olivia will help you create some silly moves, dances and even an outfit!

 

Family Yoga based on Books by Laura Ellen Anderson

Thursday 6^th and 20^th August at 11am.  Yoga and mindfulness are great for children and families, as they offer a chance for imaginative discovery of self, collaboration with peers and family members, as well as non-competitive movement, dance, fun and laughter.

 

Silly Squad with Craig Bradley

Thursday 30^th July, Thursday 13^th and Thursday 27^th August at 11am, create some silly rhymes with Craig Bradley, lots of laughs guaranteed.  Three themed sessions on reading, writing and libraries, nature and animals, zoos and pets.