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2015 Summer Reading Challenge. Help Swindon Libraries
set a Guinness World Record
The simple and fun Record Breakers and there will be a random draw
reading campaign is aimed at four from all completers with the lucky
to eleven year olds and their fami- winners invited to a party at The
lies. Children can sign up at their Platform.
Stag and Hen Do T-shirts local library, then read six books, On days that you can’t get to the
Lads and Lasses on Tour collecting stickers, all for free. library, the Record Breakers website
Club Weekends Away Go along to the launch day and at www.recordbreakers.org.uk pro-
help set a Guinness World Record vides lots of information, videos of
for Most Pledges Received for a authors talking about their books,
Reading Campaign on Saturday 11 a place for children to record what
July, between 10am and 1pm, at they’ve read and Book Sorter, where
Central Library. youngsters can recommend books
North Swindon MP Justin Tomlin- to others.
son will act as the lead witness on The challenge runs from Saturday
the day and organisers want to beat 18 July until Sunday 6 September.
last year’s total of Swindon children Record Breakers is produced by
reading a record 13,684 books The Reading Agency, in association
Whatever the occasion throughout the summer holidays. with Guinness World Records™,
we can supply the T-shirt This year, the library service has supported by Arts Council, England,
Add your design and names set a target of challenging children and delivered by libraries.
Fast and efficient service to break the Swindon record and Visit a Swindon Library for
with a competitive pricing read 14,000 books. information and to register to take
structure After reading their first book part, or mail queries to: librarie-
Don’t delay children can enter a competition to [email protected]
- call today. win prizes ranging from books, to Find out more at the libraries blog
Go the vouchers donated by local busi- page: swindonlibraries.wordpress.
Doo Devils way nesses. com
Tel. 01793 528280 When they have read four books Left, not only can you break a
Mob .07717 897850 they receive a voucher for a free record by signing up for the reading
Email: [email protected] DVD from Swindon Libraries. challenge, it’s a chance to find out
After the sixth book children will
www.sonicleisure.co.uk receive a free entry voucher for some amazing facts in the
Beale Park (subject to availability). Guinness Book of Records
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