Libraries ready to welcome children as part of the summer reading challenge

The internet didn’t kill libraries — it made them essential for our children

As screen time dominates childhood, Cranford's expanded Children's Room shows why free, public spaces for young minds matter more than ever.

Libraries ready to welcome children as part of the summer reading challenge

The annual summer reading challenge is well underway, and libraries across Leicestershire are ready for this year’s music-related theme. Leicestershire County Council’s libraries and community managed libraries across the county will be hosting the challenge, with “Read to the Beat” being this year’s theme to celebrate the joy of music. The national challenge runs through to 12 September, and children aged 4-12 taking part can borrow library boo…