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Noah with mascot Bruno the BearReady, Set, Read! starts in Central Bedfordshire Libraries on Friday 21st July and finishes on Saturday 9th September 2023. It is free and for everyone!

How does it work?
Sign up for a Ready, Set, Read! collectors folder and stamp card - then choose your books and take them home to read. You can borrow any library books or read our e-books or listen to our audiobooks.
When you return your books to the library or tell staff about the ebooks/audiobooks, you will get stamps on your stamp card and stickers on your collectors folder. There are 6 sticker sheets to collect, one for each of the first six books you read.

    To inspire your reading:
  • Read three books to win a mini frisbee.
  • Read six books and you will be awarded your Ready, Set, Read! certificate and medal!!
  • Read six books, and your completed stamp card will be entered into a lucky dip at your local library, to win a £50 lego voucher.

Don't stop there though!! Collect another stamp card and keep reading!


Watch Coach Readalot's video for all the details

  • There will be craft activity packs available from your local library and events - keep checking your library for details.

Ummm - I'm not sure what to read...

Sophia with mascot Doug the Dinosaur No problem! We have lots of ideas and suggestions!
If you are looking for inspiration just follow the links below for recommended reads - don't forget reading magazines and comics counts too!

Plus do not forget about our online services; reading e-books, audiobooks and magazines will get a stamp on your stamp card too!

  • Libby - borrow and download e-books, audiobooks and magazines
  • BorrowBox - borrow and download audioboks
  • PressReader - read newspapers and magazines online
     

 

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