Summer reading club starts now

Moreton Bay City Council’s Summer Reading Club returns today (December 1) and will run until January 31.

It’s a chance to people of all ages to rediscover the joy of reading, with prizes to be won along the way.

Mayor Peter Flannery says the popular club offers 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,” Mayor Flannery says.

“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.”

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 draws by logging their reading hours, with prizes up for grabs including book vouchers.

This year, participants can also rally their schools by competing for the coveted Summer Reading Club trophy.

They just have to nominate the school they would like to support, when joining the program, and their reading hours will go toward their school.

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

More than 8000 took part in last year’s Summer Reading Club and Council is hoping this year year will be bigger and better.

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