1 July 2011

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THE West Street library will be holding a circus-themed reading challenge during the summer holidays in which children will be encouraged to read six books. They will be given rewards for each step of the challenge, culminating in a certificate and medal for those who finish six titles.

The scheme is aimed at 4-12 year-olds and is free to join.

Children can register for Circus Stars in the library from Saturday 16 July and will have until 10 September to complete their challenge.

After reading their first books children receive a hologram membership card and pull-out circus stage.

There are 3 sets of scratch and sniff stickers to collect, plus a bookmark, certificate and medal.

There will also be a variety of fun, circus-themed events taking place in libraries across the country throughout the summer holidays.

* For more information ask at the library in West Street.