National Launch of The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge

Denbigh Library was buzzing at the beginning of July during the launch of the Reading Challenge – Marvellous Makers.

Year 3 class from Ysgol Twm o'r Nant came to meet Leisa Mererid, actor and author of 'Y Wariar Bach' and 'Y Goeden Ioga'. They enjoyed a session full of energy and fun learning about yoga movements and breathing. Following the yoga the children registered to join the challenge and chose books. Young readers can sign-up for the challenge at their local Library or online, collecting stickers, discovering new stories and enjoying a variety of free craft activities over the summer. Contact your local Library for details or at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk.

Leisa Mererid and Year 3 pupils from Ysgol Twm o’r Nant during the yoga session

Everyone was welcomed to the event by Shoned Davies, Educational Project Manager and Francesca Sciarillo, Reading Promotion Officer from the Books Council of Wales. The Mayor of Denbigh, Catherine Jones; Bethan Lee from the Welsh Government, Rona Aldrich, Vice-chair of the Books Council of Wales and Liz Grieve, Head of Housing and Communities Service also attended the event.

Councillor Emrys Wynne, cabinet member for the Welsh language, Culture and Heritage gave a vote of thanks and praise for the lively session.

An exciting start to a busy summer full of books, reading and creative activities at our libraries.