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?
You can now register for the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge at 4 of Tameside Libraries: Ashton, Droylsden, Dukinfield and Stalybridge. When you register you will get a Silly Squad starter pack:
- A fold out Silly Squad poster
- 3 Silly Squad smelly stickers
- A bookmark
Borrow 6 library books in one go, take them home and read them. If you have books at home that you would like to read towards your 6 book target, brilliant, they count too.
You can also borrow some ebooks with your library card
https://www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries/ebooks
Return your books and get your lovely shiny Silly Squad medal and fridge magnet. If you will be at a Tameside Libraries primary school in September, we will send a certificate there at the end of September!
If you aren’t a member yet it’s free to
join the library online.
If you are not able to get to the Library in person, then 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 21st July Tuesday 25th 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.
Silly Squad Illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020.
