The Summer Reading Challenge runs 4 July to 5 September 2026 in all Oxfordshire Libraries.

This year’s challenge encourages children to explore the creative power of reading and music. This fun, free challenge is delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with libraries and powered by Universal Music UK.

How to sign up:

From Saturday 4 July, children can sign up for the challenge at their local library. They will be given a Read to the Beat booklet to keep track of their reading. As they read amazing library books and visit the library to tell us about them, they collect stickers. When children complete the challenge, they receive a Read to the Beat certificate and medal.  This year, children who finish the challenge will also get a golden ticket to enter a prize draw to win a fabulous goodie bag.

Follow this link for more information: Read to the Beat! 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Book Collection Announced – The Reading Agency

We can’t wait to hear all about it in September!