Read to the Beat - Guess that Sound!

Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11:00AM
Rayleigh Library

Booking Opens: 04-07-2026 at 9:00 AM

Event Description

Come and join us for this special Read to the Beat event especially designed for the Summer Reading Challenge! Can you guess what is making the sound?  What does it make you think about?  What sort of story does it make you think of?

Enjoy listening to a muscial story. 

Make a musical instrument, follow the Read to the Beat library treasure hunt trail. 

And earn a sticker to help you complete your Summer Reading Challenge! All ages welcome.   

Suitable for children age 3+  Book your child's place online.

When

11:00AM - 12:00PM
Thursday 23 July 2026

Where

Rayleigh Library
132-4 High Street
Rayleigh
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Bookings

Bookings for this event open on 04-07-2026 at 9:00 AM

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Harlow Rock School Drum Workshop 3 6 August 2026 at 2:30PM Harlow Library Ages 5-11
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