Summer Stars Reading Challenge @ Monaghan County Libraries

The Summer Stars reading challenge is in full swing at Monaghan County Libraries.

Up to 3,000 children across Co. Monaghan will take on the challenge to read up to 8 books across the Summer months.

Participating in the Summer reading challenge should be a fun thing for children but it also has numerous benefits.

1. Reading over the Summer helps reduce the risk of a ‘Summer Slump’ in Reading levels.
2. Regular reading enhances vocabulary, comprehension & overall literacy skills.
3. It encourages a love of reading for pleasure – children can choose books based on their own interests rather than prescribed reading.
4. Completing the reading challenge can give children a great sense of accomplishment and a boost their confidence in their own reading ability.

All children are welcome to participate but library membership is required.  (It’s free to join the library).   Each child will receive a Summer Stars book bag, bookmark, pencil and reading record card.