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The Library Challenge, Tales Through Time starts on Saturday 11th July 2026 and runs until 12th September.

Stow-on-the-Wold's theme is X Marks the Spot and is part of the Cotswolds' 'Lost Worlds & Hidden Treasures' zone. Over summer you'll be able to travel through time, unlock epic stories and collect rewards with this Gloucestershire Libraries activity created especially for families.

The challenge is designed for children aged 3+ and encourages families to explore books, stories, creativity and adventure across Gloucestershire's libraries.

Are you ready for the start of The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time?

Here's a few things you can do to get set for the start of The Library Challenge:

Join the library

If you're not already a member, join Gloucestershire Libraries to take part. Joining is free and you can do it in your local library or online.

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Sign up to the Gloucestershire Libraries newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest event announcements and never miss a booking with news sent directly to your inbox.

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Download the Library Challenge map

Save it to your phone, print it for the fridge, keep it handy and predict where you'll pick up the most rewards.

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Follow Gloucestershire Libraries

Check out the latest announcements and see how each library celebrates their theme on social media.

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The free activities take place at Stow-on-the-Wold Library and throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below

During the challenge, children can complete fun activities, collect stamps, earn rewards and work their way towards a special Tales Through Time medal and entry into a prize draw featuring book bundles and vouchers.

How the challenge works

1. Sign up

Join for free at any Gloucestershire library. All you need is a free library membership.

No membership? No problem. Click here to join today and be ready when the Tales Through Time challenge begins.

2. Get reading

Take on creative activities inspired by stories, history, myths, explorers and adventures. It's not just about reading books, children can draw, write, stick things in, add photos and make the challenge completely their own.

3. Earn rewards

Complete tasks and collect stamps as you progress through the challenge levels:

3 stamps = Bronze
6 stamps = Silver
9 stamps = Gold

There will be stickers, certificates and surprises to collect along the way.

4. Go for Gold!

Reach Gold level to receive a Tales Through Time medal and be entered into the prize draw giveaway.

Explore Gloucestershire through stories

One of the highlights of the challenge is the beautifully illustrated Tales Through Time map, which encourages families to visit libraries across Gloucestershire and discover different themes and adventures at each location.

Stow-on-the-Wold Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:

X Marks the Spot

Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:

The challenge officially begins on 11th July 2026, so there's still time to get your library card ready and plan your first adventure.

Stay tuned to Cirencester Rocks and all the Gloucestershire Rocks websites for more details, family guides, featured libraries and Tales Through Time inspiration as we get nearer the launch.

Find out more about The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time

Are you ready for the start of The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time?

Here's a few things you can do to get set for the start of The Library Challenge: