Read to the beat! Teddy bears picnic
Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:00AM
Epping Library
Event Description
Have you taken part in the summer reading challenge this year, or considering taking part?
Come and celebrate your hard work this summer for completing the challenge or get involved by joining the challenge. Whether you are considering to join, still doing the challenge or have completed this will be the event for your child to attend!
Attending this event for children still taking part in the SRC will qualify as a sticker to put on your challenge booklet, so please bring this with you.
For winners- bring your certificate and medal and we will announce your name at the event and see if your child would like to stamp the date of completion.
Come along to create your own shaker, listen to a story time, bring your own picnic if you want to, stamp your certificate and more at this event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
When
11:00AM - 1:30PM
Thursday 20 August 2026
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Where
Epping Library
St John's Road
Epping CM16 5DN
UK
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Notes & Requirements
Parent or guardian to attend with their child. If you are still doing the challenge bring your booklet with you.
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Epping Library.
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