Join City of Moreton Bay’s Summer Reading Club

Published 26 November 2024

City of Moreton Bay invites residents of all ages to join this year's Summer Reading Club, running from 1 December to 31 January, and rediscover the joys of reading, with exciting prizes to be won along the way!

Mayor Peter Flannery said that due to overwhelming popularity, the Summer Reading Club would return this year offering individuals, families and school communities an engaging way to spend their school holiday season.

“Summer Reading Club is free to join and is a fun way to encourage everyone to spend more time with a good book,” said Mayor Flannery.

“It’s not always easy to put down our phones and take a break from social media, but Summer Reading Club gives everyone a fantastic reason to do just that and experience the mental health benefits of reading.

“Our libraries are proud to foster a love of reading across all ages and build early literacy skills, which can inspire a lifelong passion for books.

“We also continue to offer a range of programs like Storytime sessions to develop early literacy and make reading even more fun for children!” Mayor Flannery said.

Joining the Summer Reading Club is easy - just track every three hours of reading. All types of reading count, whether it’s a novel, comic book, audiobook, or even a magazine. Parents can also earn bonus points by reading to their children and logging that time.

Participants will automatically enter weekly prize draws simply by logging their reading hours, with great prizes up for grabs such as book vouchers.

This year, participants can also rally behind their schools by helping them compete for the coveted Summer Reading Club trophy. Simply nominate the school you’d like to support when joining the program, and your reading hours will go toward their chance to display the trophy for an entire year!

With a rich selection of books, catering for all interests and reading levels, City of Moreton Bay’s libraries are ready to help readers find their next favourite book.

Last year, the Summer Reading Club saw over 8,000 people participate. This year, Council aims to make the program even bigger and better.

The fun doesn’t stop at reading books! Take an adventure around City of Moreton Bay with the Summer Reading Club stamp passport to discover amazing exhibitions and intriguing history at our galleries and museums. Reading the exhibition signs is an easy way to add to your reading hours while exploring our rich culture at the same time.

To join, sign up online Summer Reading Club - Moreton Bay Libraries or visit your nearest library Plan your visit - Moreton Bay Libraries