Looking for an exciting and rewarding way for your children to spend their summer? Look no further! Our Summer Read-a-thon at the Lahore library is the perfect opportunity for your kids to embark on a reading adventure and discover new worlds between the pages of their favourite books. This readathon will also include facilitated workshops with the Salaam Award-winning writer, Sakina Hassan on writing stories and book reviews!
Event Details:
Duration: 12 July to 2 August 2025
Age Group: 5 to 16 years old
Registration fee: PKR 1800 for members and PKR 2200 for non-members
Members register here for PKR 1800
Non-members register here for PKR 2200
Last date to register: 9 July 2025
Programme objectives include:
· helping children become motivated, confident, and engaged readers and communicators
· introducing children to a wide range of authors and literature to improve their reading skills
· encouraging children to participate in activities and enhance their writing and speaking skills
How does the programme work?
Children who join the programme:
· will have access to our physical library for the duration of the read-a-thon
· will read a minimum of five books or more from our recommended reading list to receive a completion e-certificate
· will participate in an orientation session, two specially designed workshops, and a closing ceremony during the four-week read-a-thon
· will receive an e-certificate upon successfully completing the reading challenge
Programme Schedule*
| Date | Activity | Age Group | Timings |
| 12 July 2025 | Orientation Session | All participants | 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| 19 July 2025 | What's in the book: A workshop on how to write a book review, exploring the key components of a story and what you should be including in your book reviews | 5 to 8 years old | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
| 19 July 2025 | What's in the book: A workshop on how to write a book review, exploring the key components of a story and what you should be including in your book reviews | 9 to 12 years old | 02:10 p.m. to 03:10 p.m. |
| 19 July 2025 | Wonderful Writers: Write your own story Workshop 1: brainstorming, ideation, structure, and draft | 13 to 16 years old | 03:20 p.m. to 04:20 p.m. |
| 26 July 2025 | Wonderful writers: A workshop on how to communicate your ideas effectively and write your very own story | 5 to 8 years old | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
| 26 July 2025 | Wonderful writers: A workshop on how to communicate your ideas effectively and write your very own story | 9 to 12 years old | 02:10 p.m. to 03:10 p.m. |
| 26 July 2025 | Wonderful Writers: Write your own story Workshop 2: Feedback and Publishing | 13 to 16 years old | 03:20 p.m. to 04:20 p.m. |
| 2 August 2025 | Closing session |
5 to 8 years old 9 to 16 years old |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 01:00 p.m. to 02:00 p.m. |
*Timings may be subject to change and the library team will inform registered participants at least 24 hours in advance if there are any changes
At the orientation session, we will share some guidelines for the readathon and give all participants a list of suggested books and materials. Members will be able to borrow books from the library and non-members can read from their own collection. In the closing session, the participants will share their thoughts on the books they have read in the form of a book club.
This event is appropriate for children aged 5 to 16. Prior registration is mandatory, therefore, kindly register each participating child along with a parent/guardian. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email from our library team with access guideline details before the event. If you face any difficulty in registering for this event, please write to us at librarylhr@britishcouncil.org.pk
About the facilitator:
Sakina Hassan is a Salaam Award-winning writer and former librarian specializing in kid lit and storytelling. She is freelancing as a writer and a children's event planner and curates magical and meaningful writing experiences for individuals of all ages. Her work has recently been published in Lakeer Magazine, And Other Poems, Mightier and Himal Magazine.
Equality Policy:
We aim to create a safe environment, for adults and children who are potentially at risk for a variety of reasons, in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us. To find out more about our safeguarding policy visit: https://www.britishcouncil.org/.../policies/safeguarding