# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Summer Read-a-thon at the Karachi Library !
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Summer Read-a-thon: Read to the Beat – 10 Years of Stories 

 You can find magic wherever you look – sit back and relax, all you need is a book! – Dr. Seuss   

This summer, we invite young readers and their families to join us for a very special edition of the Summer Reading Challenge as we celebrate 10 years of stories, learning and community at the library. 

Inspired by the UK's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, Read –to- the Beat, and keeping in-line with the National Year of Reading, this four-week reading adventure will encourage children to discover the joy of reading while celebrating a decade of inspiring readers and connecting communities through books. 

From exciting adventures and heart-warming friendships to journeys around the world, children will explore stories that spark imagination and creativity.  

This programme is for ages 5 to 15   

Here is how you can be a part of this programme: 

Register for the reading challenge through the links mentioned below: 
Participation fee per child: For members PKR 1200   and for non-members PKR.1500  
  
Member registration:https://tinyurl.com/3ramvbk4

Non-member registration: https://tinyurl.com/tvmap4c7

Please note that you will have to register for and pay separately for each participating child.  If you are a member but the child isn't, then please register through the non-member link.   

Join the kick-off event to collect your reading pack - invitations for this will be sent to registered parents over email. 

Select books from the library collection to start your magical reading adventure   

Reading challenge rules:   

Children can read titles of their own choice from the library’s physical collection to participate in the challenge   

All books must be part of the library collection and library staff will help you identify appropriate books for the read-a-thon   

The challenge is to read 6 books in the set period and completing the relevant activities  

Record your child's reading journey and collect stars from the library to mark their progress on our reading track sheets   

Children must submit the following to complete the challenge:   

Write book reviews of all 6 books   

Create and write an alternative ending for a book of their choice   

Draw scenes from the book of their choice to show important events or characters. The drawings will be displayed in the library  

Create a comic strip version of their most favourite book from the challenge  

A British Council certificate will be awarded to children who manage to read 6 books and complete all relevant activities before the deadline   

Have a great summer and happy reading!    

Key Dates to Remember:  

Orientation session: Thu, 2 July 2026.  

Challenge Duration: 2 July till 23 July 2026  

Engagement activity for the children:  To be communicated to registered participants  

Submission Deadline for Review Sheets: 20 July 2026 

Closing Ceremony at British Council: 23 July 2026   

If you have any queries or concerns, please write to us at: librarykhi@britishcouncil.org.pk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/karachi/summer-read-a-thon-at-the-karachi-library/200030289796323
- **Event Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Karachi
- **state**: SD
- **country**: Pakistan
- **location**: British Council Karachi
- **lat**: 24.8176319375
- **long**: 67.03027527275
- **full address**: British Council Karachi, British Deputy High Commission,Islamabad, Pakistan, Karachi

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Summer Read-a-thon at the Karachi Library ! being held?
  - **A:** Summer Read-a-thon at the Karachi Library ! takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm at British Council Karachi, British Deputy High Commission,Islamabad, Pakistan, Karachi.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Read-a-thon at the Karachi Library !?
  - **A:** Summer Read-a-thon at the Karachi Library ! is organized by British Council Pakistan.
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