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Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the
Great Outdoor starts in Central Bedfordshire Libraries on Friday 18th July and
finishes on Saturday 6th September 2025. It is free and for everyone!
How does it work?
Sign up at your local library and collect your Story Garden sticker booklet and stamp card - then choose your books and take them home to read.
Don’t forget to bring your library card with you. You can borrow any library books, read our e-books, or listen to our audiobooks.
When you return your books to the library, you will collect stamps on your stamp card and stickers for your poster. There are six stickers to collect, as well as other prizes along the way!
To inspire your reading:
- Read three books and collect your free seed packet.
- Read six books in total and you will be awarded your Story Garden pop badge, certificate and medal!!
- Complete the challenge and you will be entered into a lucky dip at your local library, to win a £50 voucher to The Works, to buy arts, crafts and books.
- All libraries offer a Treasure Hunt to children when they complete the reading challenge, and there is a chance to win a book token.
Don't stop there though!! Collect another stamp card and keep reading!
- All libraries will have craft activities for children available throughout the summer – keep checking your local library for information.
Ummm - I'm not sure what to read...
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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Page last updated: 12th June 2025