Summer reads at your local library

Readers of all ages and interests are invited to discover the hottest reads this summer with Brisbane City Council's Summer Reading program. It's free to participate! The program combines reading and library activities to encourage library members to experience the joy of reading over the summer holiday break.

Spend your summer reading in blissful solitude, or discover a love of reading together with your friends or family. 

Council's 33 libraries, Mobile Library and Pop-up Library will host the Summer Reading program from Saturday 9 December 2023 until Sunday 21 January 2024. 

Don't miss out on the fun! Visit your local library to sign up for free library membership.

How the program works

1. Register to participate in the Summer Reading program using our online form. 
2. Visit your local library to collect a Summer Reading challenge card.
3. Have your challenge card stamped by a library staff member at any Council library each time you complete a reading challenge.
4. Complete all 6 reading challenges to enter the draw to win a book voucher. 

Read the terms and conditions for the Summer Reading book voucher competition.

Summer Reading events

The Summer Reading program offers a range of free summer holiday events and activities for people of all ages.

Find out what's happening at a library near you.

Reading inspiration

Looking for reading inspiration? Have a chat to library staff during your next visit, or check out the new arrivals and top reads on the library catalogue or the BNELibraries app.