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Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge is back in Kent libraries! It runs from Saturday 5 July to Saturday 6 September. It’s free and open to all children aged 4 to 11. This year’s theme is Story Garden - Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors.

Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge

Animated children of variety of ages and disabilities are playing in an open field, connecting with nature including holding plant pots and reading to animals

Story Garden illustrations by Dapo Adeola, illustrations and logo © The Reading Agency 2025.

Take a virtual tour of some of our libraries

Thanks to the LibraryOn Programme, funded by the Arts Council, you can now take a virtual tour of some of our libraries from the comfort of your own home or anywhere with an internet connection.

Take a virtual tour of our libraries

A library room filled with colourful tables and chairs. Two women are sat at one of the tables. "Arts council England."  Library On logo

Your library membership

Watch our video to find out how to get the most out of your free library membership.

Get access to our eLibrary and online resources. Or visit a library where you will find vibrant spaces where everyone is welcome.

Join our library online

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Find out more about your library membership - video transcript

Ask a Kent Librarian

If you need help with research, homework or a library service, our librarians are here to answer your questions.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free from your local library with Libby.

Download the free app, enter your library card and PIN and explore the collection through catalogue guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists.

Find out more about the Libby app

Libby. The library reading app. A phone with the Libby app open sits next to some earbud headphones and their charging case.