There is no need to register for the challenge. Head to your nearest city library to collect a reading card and staff will record your details.
If you're taking part online, download a copy of the online card, complete your details and send it to LibraryEvents@aberdeencity.gov.uk to take part.
No, although if you're not a member, you are very welcome to join. Library membership is free, and you can join online today using our online membership form
Once you are a member you will be able to access all Aberdeen City Libraries' resources including all our online resources such as: eBooks; eAudiobooks; eNewspapers and eMagazines, as well as our online databases.
Although aimed at children, young people and families, everyone can take part. Please note, only 4-15yrs old will earn incentives.
Library Bear will be travelling back in time this Summer. Reading books, attending library events and/or completing challenges will help Library Bear visit different historical periods. Head to your nearest city library, participating community venue or email LibraryEvents@aberdeencity.gov.uk to log your completed activities.
All kinds of reading count: picture books, fiction, non-fiction, e-books, talking books, magazines, reading to a child/sibling, news articles…anything you enjoy.
Challenges will be released weekly so look out for your next activity. We will also be hosting some fantastic free events in libraries throughout the summer.
Get your reading card stamped at your nearest city library, or participating community venue.
If you're taking part online, send an email to LibraryEvents@aberdeencity.gov.uk letting us know what you've done and we'll keep a record of your achievements.
You can also use #AberdeenReads to share your challenges or what your reading with us via our Aberdeen City Libraries Facebook page or Twitter. Let us know how you're doing!
Challenges will be released weekly covering a range of activities suitable for all ages.
You will find more details about each challenge as they are released throughout the summer on the Aberdeen Reads Challenges page.
No, the challenges are meant to encourage everyone to try something a bit different while having some fun!
Yes, feel free to read what ever you wish.
You can read anything you enjoy – this may include books, graphic novels, audiobooks, e-magazines, newspapers… there’s something for everyone!
Yes - reading to another person counts. It could be a parent to a child, a child reading out loud to an adult or a sibling to another sibling. Even over the phone or online call to other family members or friends!
Just don't forget to record what you did and claim your years to help Library Bear travel through time!
Details of participating community venues will be revealed soon!
Yes, children and young people aged between 4-15yrs can earn incentives.
Yes, there will be a summer of activities running throughout the summer to support Aberdeen Reads Summer Challenge. Check out our Events page for further details of activities once the challenge has been launched.