Saturday 4th July 2026
to Saturday 12th September 2026

Let's Read to the Beat this summer!

If you want to ensure your child continues their reading journey over the summer holidays then look no further than the Summer Reading Challenge. A firmly established annual event, it's suitable for all reading abilities.

The theme this year is "Read to the Beat". Children will discover diverse musical genres and cultural influences through specially curated reading lists and engaging activities that celebrate the connection between storytelling and sound.

So come along to Stoneleigh Community library to get started with your Challenge. It runs from Saturday 4th July through to Saturday 12th September.

Visit our Special Events page for details and how to join.

Tired of doom scrolling? Had enough of box sets? Wanting a change from games and puzzles? Then how about trying the Surrey Library Quest? Part of the National Year of Reading 2026, this challenge is designed for those who seldom read as well as for regular readers.

It's simple and it's fun – the quest tasks will add interest and diversity to your reading – with the chance of being entered into a prize draw when you've completed the challenge!

This event started on 5th March, World Book Day, and runs through to 28th November 2026.

To find out what you need to do, visit the Special Events page or pick up a leaflet from the library.

Due to the popularity of these events, we're planning more in the future.

We're looking forward to meeting Nikki Smith in September.  This promises to be another sell-out occasion, so head to our Special Events page for more information about her visit and how to book.

Keep an eye on this page to stay updated about author evenings at Stoneleigh Community Library!