Kirklees Libraries has today (Monday 08 July) launched an exciting reading programme to encourage more children to read for pleasure and improve their long-term literacy skills.
What is it about?
Called Library Adventures, the programme is aimed at children 4 – 11 years old who can pick up an Adventure Pack from their local library and start their journey through a series of exciting themes – Animal Planet, Magical Lands, Oceans, Rainforests, Space Explorer and Spooky. The themes will be on rotation at each Kirklees Library for two months so children can have a taste of every theme.
The children’s quest is to complete the fun activities by attending free events at their local library, reading fun books and collecting stickers, bookmarks, certificates and more along the way.
Kirklees Libraries engaged with local children who told staff what they would like to see in a reading programme- the result is an innovative pilot programme imagined by children, created by Kirklees Libraries. This work also builds on a previous online programme, Library Adventures Live, which was launched during the COVID lockdown to support children as they switched to learning from home.
How will it help the children?
Councillor Habiban Zaman, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services said:
“This opportunity that Library Adventures is providing for the children is fantastic. It enables our future generation to reach new literacy heights, through reading for fun and creative activities. This programme will assist young children in taking an interest in reading from an early age. Therefore, this will enable early language development and attainment for all ages and improve literacy. It will also help parent give their children the start they need to aspire and achieve academic ambitions now and in the future.”
The fun adventures are designed to encourage reading for pleasure and stimulate creativity. The diverse programme will include sessions designed to engage reluctant readers, offer playful activities for younger children, and give updates on what trending in children’s fiction.
Want to know more?
Further information is available online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/library-adventures