WOKINGHAM Borough Council is encouraging children to get excited about science.
From Monday, July 25, residents will be able to borrow a Reading Sparks activity box from Lower Earley Library.
Each box contains a book and an experiment for families to try.
The Reading Sparks project has been devised by The Reading Agency, with the aim of building confidence and engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through reading.
Cllr Sarah Kerr, executive member for climate emergency and resident services, said: “These activity boxes are a fun way for children and families to improve their understanding of STEM topics.
“There are also lots of fun and exciting events running to help promote STEM subjects this summer.”
There are four different themes to choose from, including space, machines, invisible nature and animals.
Once finished, residents are asked to return the box to the library with the completed evaluations to receive a CREST award.
On Tuesday, August 9, the Nutty Scientist is holding a workshop at Lower Earley Library.
Attendees will enjoy making magnetic putty while learning about magnets and their properties.
The event takes place from 10.30am to 11.30am and is suitable for children aged four to nine.
The same workshop will also be held at Woodley Library on the same day from 1pm to 2pm.
An additional session is being hosted at Wokingham Library on Tuesday, August 16, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
It costs £3 and places must be booked in advance.
On Tuesday, August 30, at Lower Earley Library, James Carter will be presenting an action-packed hour of music, science and space poems.
He will be giving a reading of his new book Once Upon A Big Idea.
The session runs from 11am to noon and is suitable for children aged four to 10. The event will be at Woodley Library on the same day from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
It costs £3 to take part and places must be booked in advance.
A full list of events taking place at libraries across the borough is available online.
For more information, visit: wokingham.spydus.co.uk
