Gainsborough Library Summer Reading Challenge 2026 : Read to the Beat
As part of The Reading Agency’s nationwide 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat, Gainsborough Library will be transformed this summer into a magical space full of music, creativity and stories. Families are invited to Go All In and visit the library on the launch day of Saturday 4th July and beyond to sign up for the free challenge and take part in free, fun and themed activities throughout the summer holidays.
Aimed at children aged 4 to 11, Read to the Beat is all about celebrating the joy of music and the power it has to move, inspire and connect us – all through the magic of reading. Younger siblings needn’t feel left out, as there is a special Mini-Challenge just for them to take part in.
From rap to rock, orchestras to K-Pop, this year’s Challenge is being brought illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator, Harry Woodgate.
Free Read to the Beat events at Gainsborough Library this summer include
Saturday 4th July, 9am-1pm - Join up and decorate your own Boombox
Friday 24th July 10.30am-12pm - Make a Wind Chime
Friday 31st July 10.30am-12pm - Children's Workshop delivered by Wrights Way Sport
Friday 7th August 10.30am-12pm - Make a musical themed frame with sponge painting
Monday 10th August 11am-12pm - Storytime and Draw Along with children's author Helen Hancocks
Friday 14th August 10.30am-12pm - Make a slinky dog and a colourful snail
Friday 21st August 10.30am-12pm - Craft a microphone and stylish glasses and become a K-Pop star
Friday 28th August,10.30am-12pm - Make a Drum and a Shaker
Saturday 5th September, 10.30am-12pm - Join us to celebrate the end of the challenge and collect your certificate and gift bag.
Visit Summer Reading Challenge | Lincolnshire Libraries to discover all the free activities on offer and how to get involved
Fabiola Nosenzo, library manager at Gainsborough Library, said ‘Turn up the volume on reading this summer and explore stories, poetry, graphic novels and non-fiction and make visiting Gainsborough library and reading part of your summer adventure. We have some fabulous and free activities planned so get on down to the library, sign up and discover amazing books, collect rewards and celebrate the power of reading with us all summer long’