Greater Dandenong Libraries is calling on all primary school aged children to join the Summer Reading Club to discover lots of reading fun and a chance to win some great prizes.
The program will be launched on 1 December, focused on a theme of myths, fairytales and legends.
This theme encourages young readers to discover stories as they explore and connect with a range of interactive activities available in the library and online, entering the world of imagination where stories that have been shared through generations.
The Summer Reading Club is part of the Libraries Change Lives Campaign which aims to raise awareness of the ways in which libraries can have a positive effect on the community.
The Summer Reading Club Launch will take place online on Tuesday 1 December at 11am. Students from Dandenong West Primary School and Wooranna Park Primary School will be attending.
Special guest for the launch will be Wendy Orr (pictured), who is an author of several children’s books, including Nim’s Island which has been adapted into a feature film.
Following the launch, registrations for the Summer Reading Club can be made online or by phoning the library on 1300 630 920. There will be fun competitions across the summer and parents can get involved by reviewing their favourite books for a chance to win. The school with the most Summer Reading Club Registrations will win a visit from a guest author.
Registrations will open for the Summer Reading Club on Tuesday 1 December and close on Tuesday 19 January 2021. The Prize Finale Presentation will be held on Saturday 23 January 2021.