East Lothian libraries took part in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, an annual programme organised by The Reading Agency to encourage children aged four to 11 to read for pleasure during the summer holidays. Councillor Colin McGinn, cabinet spokesperson for community wellbeing, said: “It was truly a summer of reading worth celebrating! "East Lothian primary school pupils demonstrated their love of reading, with Dunbar Primary School boasting the most individual pupils taking part in the challenge. "East Linton Primary School had the highest proportion of pupils take part, while Musselburgh Burgh Primary had the biggest growth in participant numbers since last year’s challenge. The public can view the children’s artwork and story creations at Dunbar Library.