As summer settles in and campus grows quieter, July and August offer a different kind of energy in the library. Without the usual rush of deadlines and exams, there’s space to celebrate reading in its purest form, storytelling that sparks imagination, curiosity, and joy.
As part of the National Year of Reading, the Library is turning its focus to the very beginning of many reading journeys: children and young readers.
Children & Young Readers Display
Throughout July and August, explore the library’s world of children’s books with our special Children & Young Readers Display.
From beloved classics to exciting new favourites, this collection highlights stories that:
- Ignite imagination
- Encourage creativity
- Build confidence in young readers
- Foster a lifelong love of books
The National Year of Reading reminds us that strong reading habits begin early. A child who reads for pleasure is more likely to carry that love of reading into adulthood.
Even for adult readers, revisiting children’s and young adult fiction can be powerful. These stories often offer comfort, nostalgia, and surprisingly profound insights. They remind us why reading felt magical in the first place.
Also, during the summer, the Library is inviting you to take part in their Summer Reading Challenge.
This year’s challenge encourages you to explore with a reading passport. The idea is simple: borrow books, try new genres, and track your reading adventures as you go. Each book becomes a new destination, each genre a different landscape to explore.
Your reading passport is a way to:
- Discover genres you may not usually choose
- Record and reflect on your reading journey
- Celebrate the variety of stories and voices you encounter
Whether you decide to explore crime fiction, contemporary romance, historical novels, fantasy, memoir, poetry, or translated fiction, the challenge is designed to make reading feel playful and exploratory again.