Summer Reading Challenge 2022
Calling all Gadgeteers! This summer, kids across Gateshead are encouraged to discover the amazing science and innovation that's all around us.
The Summer Reading Challenge 2022 begins in Gateshead's libraries and online on Saturday 9 July. The Challenge takes place every year with the aim of motivating children aged 4 to 11 to keep reading over the school holidays, helping to build their skills and confidence whilst keeping them entertained.
This year's theme is Gadgeteers, created in partnership with Science Museum Group. Through free packs available from all Gateshead libraries and online resources, participants will be inspired to appreciate and understand the science behind their interests - from fashion and technology to cooking and music.
The challenge will feature amazing books and the chance to win some awesome rewards including an exclusive MakerPlace workshop for up to six people, worth £100. There's also plenty of activities planned across Gateshead including:
- Super Summer Coders: Take part in interactive, hands-on computing projects and learn how to code your own games, animations and more.
- Make a Ring Wing Glider: Create and race your gliders inspired by NASA designs. See which design will fly the furthest and win the prize.
- Spy Science Coding: Learn the art of spy craft as you create cyphers, programme code and test your memory skills.
- Rocket Mice and Catapults: Create and make your catapult and rocket mouse.
- Big Bang Science: Try some fizzing, popping hands-on experiments.
- Draw with Liz Million: From skateboarding scientists to rusty rabbit robots.
As part of the programme, Gateshead Libraries are thrilled to welcome Nick Arnold, award-winning author of the Horrible Science series. Nick will be bringing his live science show to the Caedmon Hall at Gateshead Central Library on 16 August and pre-booking (opens new window) is essential, with tickets available now.
The full list of events and activities is available at gatesheadlibraries.eventbrite.com (opens new window).
The Summer Reading Challenge is presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England. Find out more and sign up at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk (opens new window).
Calling all Gadgeteers! This summer, kids across Gateshead are encouraged to discover the amazing science and innovation that's all around us.
The Summer Reading Challenge 2022 begins in Gateshead's libraries and online on Saturday 9 July. The Challenge takes place every year with the aim of motivating children aged 4 to 11 to keep reading over the school holidays, helping to build their skills and confidence whilst keeping them entertained.
This year's theme is Gadgeteers, created in partnership with Science Museum Group. Through free packs available from all Gateshead libraries and online resources, participants will be inspired to appreciate and understand the science behind their interests - from fashion and technology to cooking and music.
The challenge will feature amazing books and the chance to win some awesome rewards including an exclusive MakerPlace workshop for up to six people, worth £100. There's also plenty of activities planned across Gateshead including:
- Super Summer Coders: Take part in interactive, hands-on computing projects and learn how to code your own games, animations and more.
- Make a Ring Wing Glider: Create and race your gliders inspired by NASA designs. See which design will fly the furthest and win the prize.
- Spy Science Coding: Learn the art of spy craft as you create cyphers, programme code and test your memory skills.
- Rocket Mice and Catapults: Create and make your catapult and rocket mouse.
- Big Bang Science: Try some fizzing, popping hands-on experiments.
- Draw with Liz Million: From skateboarding scientists to rusty rabbit robots.
As part of the programme, Gateshead Libraries are thrilled to welcome Nick Arnold, award-winning author of the Horrible Science series. Nick will be bringing his live science show to the Caedmon Hall at Gateshead Central Library on 16 August and pre-booking (opens new window) is essential, with tickets available now.
The full list of events and activities is available at gatesheadlibraries.eventbrite.com (opens new window).
The Summer Reading Challenge is presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England. Find out more and sign up at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk (opens new window).
