Summer Reading Club 2023: Registration now open

Registration is now open for this year's Summer Reading Club, where all participants can use the library during the holidays, take part in the programme of events and compete for the coveted "Oskars". All those interested can register on the spot or download the form on the SLC page.

This year, the summer holidays at the Bocholt Public Library are once again dedicated to the Summer Reading Club (SLC). For six weeks, participants can borrow books for free, either alone or as a team, take part in exciting events and use the entire range of services offered by the municipal library.

"The Summer Reading Club is a great way for all reading enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the magical world of books during the holidays," says Melanie Tenhumberg from Bocholt City Library.

Collect stamps and win

Diligent reading pays off, because stamps are collected in the SLC logbook for all books read or listened to. Those who have the most stamps have the chance to win a reading Oscar and a great prize. Crafted book boxes, written stories or a creatively designed logbook also have a chance to win one of the much-coveted trophies in a total of ten categories. On 26 August, all winners will receive their prizes at the big Oscar ceremony. As a special highlight this year, bestselling author and illustrator Daniel Bleckmann will read from his book "The Goblin Chronicles" and draw live at the closing festival.

A colourful holiday programme

Of course, the popular holiday programme must not be missing from the Summer Reading Club: The city library team has again prepared various events for craft fans, gaming nerds and creative minds aged 6 to 14. The programme is part of the SLC, so participation in events is also rewarded with stamps for the logbook. "We are really looking forward to the Summer Reading Club. It's exciting every year to see how creative the participants get," says Claudia Alders from Bocholt City Library.

Registration has begun

From now on, anyone interested can register for the Summer Reading Club and the supporting programme at the Bocholt Public Library. The registration form and all other information about the Summer Reading Club and the programme are available at stadtbibliothek.bocholt.de or at the library. For all events as well as for the Oscar award ceremony, registrations are accepted at stadtbibliothek(at)bocholt(dot)de. If you have any further questions, please contact the Bocholt Public Library by e-mail or by telephone on 02871 2589-0. The SLC is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and is a project of the NRW Gütersloh Cultural Secretariat.