ALMOST 200 children have already taken up this year's Summer Reading Challenge at Launceston Library, with many well on their way to collecting their stickers and a few have even collected their medals.

The challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. Child­ren sign up at their local library, then read six books of their choice, collecting stickers and other rewards along the way.

Part of the children's holiday treat also included a visit from Mark's Ark, who performed for Launceston Library on Friday, July 26 in the town hall as part of the 'creepy house' theme.

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