There is still time to volunteer to help run the Summer Reading Challenge if you are aged 14 or over.
Solihull Libraries are looking for volunteers to work in Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst, Olton and Shirley libraries between 13th July and 7th September 2024.Volunteers will:
- Gain work experience
- Develop skills working with children
- Discover more about working in libraries
- Encourage children and young people to read
- Learn transferable workplace skills
You will be asked to commit to a minimum of 9 hours across the summer and to attend a training evening.
You can make applications online.
Go to the Summer Solidays page for lots of fun family activities, shows and events in libraries and other venues across Solihull Borough over the summer holidays!
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Coming Soon! Marvellous Makers - this year's Summer Reading Challenge is all about creativity and imagination, and having lots of fun! Marvellous Makers will start on Saturday 13th July and you can join in at any time across the summer.
The challenge will be to read six books across the summer holidays. Pick up a collector's card from your local library and a set of stickers each time you visit, you can also get a voucher for a FREE swim. If you meet the challenge, you will get a medal and certificate and you can enter our free prize draw to win fab prizes from Solihull businesses, including The Core, Touchwood, The Entertainer, and Waterstones.
Let’s Make Marvellous!
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