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Big summer reading challenge

When
  • Every day, all day
  • Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 31 January 2026
Cost

Free

Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.  

It’s a great way to stay connected with books during the holidays. 

The challenge: 

  • encourages regular reading 

  • provides an opportunity to explore new stories and new authors  

  • builds reading confidence  

  • keeps minds active.

Here’s some reading lists and suggestions from our library team:

Are you up for the challenge?

Register now, it's free.

Closes Saturday 31 January.

Contact event organiser

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