This annual national reading programme invites children throughout the county to join the reading adventure at any Meath Library, and to enjoy the fun and pleasure of reading over the summer.
Every child who signs up with Meath County Council Libraries receives a Reader’s Registration Pack and will be awarded a certificate of participation at the end of the programme, which is all completely free.
Last year, nearly 3,800 children took part in Meath with Meath Libraries aiming to surpass the 4,000 mark for 2025.
Children from all over the county are urged to join the adventure at their local library and get their Reading Pack which includes a Reading Tracker/Activity Book and a seeded bookmark. This year’s programme also sees the return of the ever-popular Reading Rewards.
Lucky Dip boxes are also available in each library with reusable gifts to reward readers on their return visits. In partnership with local primary schools, a Homework Pass will also be offered to any child who participates in the Reading Adventure. Homework passes from participating schools will be awarded to readers at the end of the summer for use in school from September 2025.
Launching the programme, Cathaoirleach of the Trim Municipal District Cllr Ronan Moore said: “I cannot think of a better way to kick-start the summer than to launch a programme that helps foster a love of reading among our young people in Meath. It’s excellent programmes such as this that help ensure this love of reading becomes a lifelong passion for many of the approximately 4,000 children who will take part this summer.”
To complement the Reading Adventure, an exciting programme of events is also planned for July and August, with a wide range of creative activities for all ages.
Featured events will also include local crafters from the MeathMade collective, workshops from Our Kids Code, magician Billy Bubbles, book themed Science workshops from Anyone4Science and lots more, all of this alongside regular library led Storytimes and workshops.
More information can be found on the library website at www.meathlibraries.ie.