Summer Reading Challenge

This year, The Reading Agency is partnering with libraries and Universal Music Group UK to encourage us to 'Read to the Beat'!

The challenge is taking place from Saturday 4 July to Saturday 12 September. Children aged 4 to 11-years-old can join for free in any Hillingdon Library. 

Summer Reading Challenge

About the challenge

Find out about borrowing books and collecting gifts from your local library and how to be included in our prize draw.

Events and activities

Throughout the borough this summer, we'll be holding lots of fun events and activities, including The Imagination Station.

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Summer Reading Challenge is delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with Hillingdon libraries and powered by Universal Music UK.

Read to the Beat illustrations by Harry Woodgate and © The Reading Agency 2026.

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