Eltham Library

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Teen Reading Challenge

The Teen Reading Challenge 2025 invites teens to complete five reading-related tasks over the summer, from July 5 to September 22. Participants must read a classic book, a non-fiction book, a magazine or newspaper, and a digital book (eBook or audiobook), then write a short three-sentence summary or recommendation of a book to be featured on the Greenwich Libraries website. Teens who complete all steps and notify library staff will receive a £10 Love2Shop voucher as a reward

Elthamread 2025 at Eltham Library

Elthamread Bob Hope & Writers group event
Date: Tuesday 7th October
Time: 6.45-8pm (doors open 6.30pm)

Elthamread 'Living well with Dementia' workshop 
Date: Wednesday 15th October
Time: 2-3pm

Elthamread Adult Art drawing workshop - 'Book of Memories'
Date: Saturday 11th October
Time: 10-11.30am

Elthamread - An evening with Kate Storey; author of 'The Memory Library'
Date: Tuesday 4th November
Time: 7-8pm (doors open at 6.30pm)


Call Eltham Library on 020 3915 4347 or email Marina.Manoharan@gll.org to book your place

Summer Reading Challenge

Pop into your nearest Greenwich Library with your grown-up and ask to join the Summer Reading Challenge. If you don’t have a library card (or have misplaced it), no problem – we just need to see proof of a parent or guardian’s name and address to sign you up.