Welsh government help fund Summer Reading Challenge
The Welsh government is part-funding Wales’ Summer Reading Challenge, which sees children try to read at least six books to unlock rewards like a medal and a certificate, as well as discover new stories.
Public libraries are getting involved by running story times and themed activities throughout the summer to encourage children to join the challenge, and the government are boosting investment through the Books Council of Wales. It attracts over 33,000 young children and young people by encouraging them to take advantage of borrowing books from public libraries in Wales each year.
Wales has also recently launched a £900,000, country-wide digital library platform that brings together all 22 Welsh authorities on the same system for the first time.
Minister for culture, Jack Sergeant, said: “Digitisation of library services is not just something that makes their use easier, but something which is essential for their longevity. I’d like to extend a ‘diolch’ to Cyngor Gwynedd for their hard work to ensure every authority is able to use the platform easily.
“These initiatives demonstrate our commitment to ensuring libraries remain vibrant communities hubs that inspire learning, creativity and connection across all ages. Through digital innovation and engaging summer programmes, libraries continue to play a role in supporting literacy, learning and community cohesion throughout Wales.”
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