Summer Reading program
Readers of all ages and interests are invited to join the challenge with Brisbane City Council libraries' Summer Reading program. It's free to participate and you'll have a chance to win a $50 Dymocks voucher!
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 service and Pop-up Library will host the Summer Reading program from Thursday 2 January to Saturday 25 January 2025.
Don't miss out on the fun! Visit your local library to sign up for free library membership.
How the program works
- Register to participate in the Summer Reading program using the online form.
- Visit your local library from 16 December 2024 to collect your Summer Reading challenge card.
- Have your bingo challenge card stamped by a library staff member at any Council library each time you complete a reading challenge.
- With 9 challenges in total, you’ll get one competition entry for every 3 challenges you complete, to go in the draw to win a $50 Dymocks voucher!
Read the terms and conditions for the Summer Reading Book Voucher Competition.
Register to participate in the Summer Reading Program
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.
Thu 12 Dec 2024, 3:30pm
Free
Come and relax at the library and explore the range of books and resources available for you for enjoyable summer reading. Chat with librarians and other young...
Sat 14 Dec 2024, 1:00pm
Free
During this cartoon Christmas card workshop, children will create their own Christmas cards for family and friends, with cartoon characters they will learn how...
Sat 14 Dec 2024, 1:30pm
Free
Using the book Cranky Frankie and the Oceans of Trash by local Brisbane author Sue Pillans, participants will be taken on an adventure that educates them about...
Mon 16 Dec 2024, 10:00am
Free
Join 3-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-a-longs, interactive games and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for...
Mon 16 Dec 2024, 2:00pm
Free
Join 3-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-a-longs, interactive games and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for...
Tue 17 Dec 2024, 10:00am
Join three-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-a-longs, interactive games and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for...
Tue 17 Dec 2024, 2:00pm
Free
Join 3-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-a-longs, interactive games and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for...
Tue 17 Dec 2024, 2:00pm
Free
In this cartoon Christmas card workshop, children will create their own Christmas cards for Mum, Dad, family and friends, with cartoon characters they will...
Wed 18 Dec 2024, 2:00pm
Free
Create and distort a famous star or family members during this hands-on caricature drawing session. Ideal for those aged 13-17 years. Readers of all ages and...
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.