Hundreds of youngsters celebrated completing their Summer Reading Challenge at Kesgrave Library in a special presentation event.

Ipswich Star: Jared enjoying the crafts at Kesgrave Library's Summer Reading Challenge eventJared enjoying the crafts at Kesgrave Library's Summer Reading Challenge event (Image: Archant)

On Sunday, 325 children received their certificates – the highest ever number at Kesgrave Library, while more than 1,500 enjoyed activities throughout the day.

Ipswich Star: Iona receives her Summer Reading Challenge medal from Suffolk Libraries' chief executive Alison Wheeler at Kesgrave LibraryIona receives her Summer Reading Challenge medal from Suffolk Libraries' chief executive Alison Wheeler at Kesgrave Library (Image: Archant)

Among the day’s fun were routines from magician Mr Bean and crafts centred around this year’s challenge theme of animal agents.

Ipswich Star: Youngsters enjoying the magic show at Kesgrave Library's Summer Reading Challenge presentationYoungsters enjoying the magic show at Kesgrave Library's Summer Reading Challenge presentation (Image: Archant)

Additional book prizes were also awarded for the craft activities.

Ipswich Star: The audience enjoying the Mr Bean magic show at Kesgrave Library's Summer Reading Challenge eventThe audience enjoying the Mr Bean magic show at Kesgrave Library's Summer Reading Challenge event (Image: Archant)

The Reading Agency-backed challenge aims to get youngsters reading six books or more throughout the school summer holidays to encourage continued reading.

Ipswich Star: James receives his Summer Reading Challenge medal from Kesgrave Town Council chairman Neal Beecroft-Smith at Kesgrave LibraryJames receives his Summer Reading Challenge medal from Kesgrave Town Council chairman Neal Beecroft-Smith at Kesgrave Library (Image: Archant)

Manager of Kesgrave Library, Maggie Lusher, said: “This year’s reading challenge has been another big success.

Ipswich Star: Youngsters enjoying the fun at the Kesgrave Library Summer Reading Challenge presentationYoungsters enjoying the fun at the Kesgrave Library Summer Reading Challenge presentation (Image: Archant)

“I would like to thank all my staff for their hard work and the many volunteers who give up their free time.”

Ipswich Star: From left to right: Charlie, Eva and Adele enjoing making their own secret agents at the Kesgrave Library Summer Reading Challenge eventFrom left to right: Charlie, Eva and Adele enjoing making their own secret agents at the Kesgrave Library Summer Reading Challenge event (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Kyle (left) with magician Mr Bean at the Kesgrave Library Summer Reading Challenge presentationKyle (left) with magician Mr Bean at the Kesgrave Library Summer Reading Challenge presentation (Image: Archant)