The BIG Summer Read is our summer reading event for all children aged 4-12 years old.
From 1 December 2024 until 31 January 2025, participants log their reading activity to go in the draw to win great prizes.
The BIG Summer Read is presented by Public Libraries Victoria and Greater Dandenong Libraries.
Join
Pre-register now on ReadBooks.
Borrow
Read books over summer and log them on ReadBooks. You can also collect a paper tracker from the library to record your reading.
Read
For every 10 books you read and log, collect a milestone reward from the library and get an entry into the prize draw.
Milestone
Read 10 books – colour pencils
Read 20 books - tattoo
Read 30 books – bookmark
Read 40 books - sticker
Read 70 books - library bag.
Win
Go into the draw to win some great prizes.
Prize winners will be notified and prizes awarded at our finale event at Dandenong Library.
Key dates
Sunday 1 December - BIG Summer Read program launch
Friday 31 January 2025 - Reading log entries close at 9pm
Saturday 8 February 2025 - BIG Summer Read finale and prize presentation event at Dandenong Library.
Book now for BIG Summer Read launch
Saturday 23 November, 2:30pm
