Summer Stars Reading Challenge
Summer Stars begins Monday 22nd June!
We are delighted to announce that the Summer Stars Reading Adventure will run from Monday June 22nd until Friday August 28th in Kilkenny.
We have added lots of digital options so you can take part remotely - increased access to more eBooks and eAudiobooks on Borrowbox than ever before, and will run a series of storytimes, quizzes and other activities on our website and social media platforms. If you prefer physical books, you can still do that - just check kilkennylibrary.ie/ Kilkenny Library social media platforms for current details of branches providing service to the public.
What you need to get started:
A current library membership:
Download a Summer Stars Reading Card: Click here for English, or here for Gaeilge, or you can collect one from our contact and collect branches (pre-booking essential)
How does it Work?
You can borrow our eBooks, eAudiobooks or eMagazines online from home.
You can borrow physical books from our libraries currently providing a service (Pre-booking currently required)
Track your progress on the reading card and watch out for regular story times, crafts, workshops and quizzes online!
Returning your completed card
When you have finished 8 books/magazines, fill in your name and library card number on the reading card.
Return your card by any of these methods:
o Hand in your completed card to one of our branches currently providing a service.
o Or Email a clear scan / image to info@kilkennylibrary.ie
o Or Post to: Summer Stars, Library Headquarters, John’s Green House, John’s Green, Kilkenny R95 YH61
« All completed cards returned by 5pm Friday 28th August will be entered into a draw for bicycle vouchers worth €200!
This is part of Kilkenny County Council's Right to Read Initiative.
https://www.kilkennylibrary.ie/eng/our_services/right-to-read/summer-stars.html
Contact and Collect branches:
castlecomer@kilkennylibrary.ie 056 444 0561
citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie 056 779 4174
graig@kilkennylibrary.ie 056 779 4178
For further information, contact us on 056 779 4160 / info@kilkennylibrary.ie.
Regards,
Aisling Kelly Aisling Ni Cheallaigh
Executive Librarian Leabharlannaí Feidhmiúcháin
Library Headquarters Leabharlann H.Q.
John's Green House Teach Faiche Eoin
John's Green Faiche Eoin
Kilkenny Cill Chainnigh
R95 YH61
056 779 4977
087 6022074