Read to the Beat - Summer Reading Challenge 2026

4th July - 5th September 2026

Get ready to Read to the Beat this summer at Kent Libraries.

The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge is back from Saturday 4 July to Saturday 5 September, giving all children aged 4 to 11 a fun, free way to enjoy reading over the summer holidays.

This year’s theme, Read to the Beat, celebrates the joy of music and the power it has to move, inspire and connect us — all through the magic of reading.

From page-turning adventures to laugh-out-loud stories, children can explore books in a way that works for them and discover new favourites along the way.

Keep an eye out for more on how to join, what rewards are up for grabs and the free activities coming to libraries across Kent.

Find out more and get ready to join by visiting kent.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge

Tickets and Pricing

	Free

Days and times

Saturday 4th July - Saturday 5th September

9am - 6pm

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Address

Read to the Beat - Summer Reading Challenge 2026 Gravesend Library
DA12 1BE

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