Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat

Turn up the volume on reading this summer with a FREE children’s reading challenge at your local Oxfordshire library! From 4 July to 5 September, children across Oxfordshire can collect stickers and rewards as they enjoy reading library books. 

The Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat, in partnership with Universal Music Group UK, celebrates the joy of reading with a theme inspired by music. 

It’s the National Year of Reading, so make reading part of your summer adventures! Children who finish the Challenge at an Oxfordshire library will receive a medal, a certificate and entry into a prize draw. Under 4s can take part in a mini challenge with their own special collector’s folder and stickers. 

Find out more at Summer Reading Challenge (OCC) and go to summerreadingchallenge.org.uk for more fun!