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Masham girl, 12, completes tour of all North Yorkshire libraries
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A Masham girl has reached her target of visiting all libraries across North Yorkshire.
Kaitlin Clarkson, 12, set herself the challenge of visiting all 42 libraries in the county, alongside her mother, Liv, and brother, Toby, during the six-week summer break.
Kaitlin, who has already read around 150 library books this year, said:
My aim was to call at every library in the county and I can’t believe that’s what we achieved. I’ve loved my summer adventure and have been able to spread my love of reading throughout my travels.
Kaitlin took part in North Yorkshire Council’s annual summer reading challenge until she was 11, which is the maximum age, and is hoping to volunteer as part of the programme next year.
The council’s executive member for libraries, Councillor Simon Myers, said:
Kaitlin is a great advocate for people to use their local library, and to highlight the importance of reading during the school holidays.
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