The results are in!
Livingstone Shire Library members you rock!🥰
1095 books read and recorded across our branches. That's 219 entries!✨
The Big Summer Read plays an important role in combating the reading slump that often happens over the holidays and in strengthening literacy across our community.
Thank you to everyone who read a book, handed in a reading log, completed an online challenge and visited our libraries over the summer school holidays!
Winners have been drawn fairly by library staff and notified today.
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🌞📚 ONE WEEK LEFT to go in the Big Summer Read! 📚🌞
There’s still time to jump on the summer reading competition bandwagon and WIN!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone in Livingstone who have handed in their reading logs so far, you’re all legends!
🙌 121 entries received so far
📖 605+ books read and recorded across our Shire!
What an amazing effort Livingstone Shire! 👏👏
You still have 7 DAYS to keep reading, logging and handing in those reading logs and yes, there are loads of prizes up for grabs! ✨
We are open on Saturdays! So come on down to the Yeppoon or Emu Park branch from 9am - 12noon and grab some books!
Lets finish strong! #bigsummerread #livingstoneshirecouncil #livingstoneshirelibrary #livingstoneshireevents
📚✨ Big Summer Read x Story Box Hub ✨📚
We’re thrilled to team up with @StoryBoxHub for this year’s Big Summer Read! 🎉
Together, we’re helping young readers across Victoria discover new stories, build their reading confidence, and keep the joy of books alive all summer long. 🌞📖
With free access to Story Box Hub through your public library membership, families can enjoy:
🎧 Read‑aloud stories filmed with Australian creators
👶 Books for all ages and stages
🌟 Extra support for beginner and reluctant readers
📱 Anytime, anywhere access — perfect for summer adventures!
A huge thank‑you to Story Box Hub for supporting libraries and young readers across the state. 💛
Let’s finish the Big Summer Read strong! 🚀
#BigSummerRead #StoryBoxHub #SummerReading #PublicLibrariesVictoria #ReadAndWin #SummerStories #LoveLibraries
📚 Big Summer Read Pick – Public Libraries Victoria 🌿
Growing Up Wombat by Josh Neille is a touching Australian story about family life with rescued native animals.
Through the eyes of Josh’s daughter Ashlee, children see what it means to care for wombats and other wildlife — making this book especially relatable and perfect for families and grandparents to share together. 🐾
Borrow it from your local library and enjoy a story that connects generations while helping protect our native animals. 💛
☀️📚 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻. 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱. 𝗟𝗼𝗴. 𝗪𝗶𝗻!
Are you ready for a gigantic-humungous-enormous 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿? The @bigsummerread is back until the 𝟑𝟏 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!
Whether you’re at home, at the beach, or on a road trip, children and young people aged 𝟎–𝟏𝟖 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 can read their way to fun and even win prizes!
✅ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻:
1️⃣Be a YPRL member (you can join anytime at your local branch).
2️⃣Register for the Big Summer Read online or grab a paper reading log at your library.
3️⃣Read and record 5 or more books (or 5 days of reading) to enter the prize draw!
🎁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻:
Lego sets, Pokémon kits, books, art packs & more—plus national and statewide prizes!
💡 Find more details on our website. Just head to 𝘆𝗽𝗿𝗹.𝘃𝗶𝗰.𝗴𝗼𝘃.𝗮𝘂 → 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 → 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱
#BigSummerRead #YPRL #LibrariesChangeLives #SummerReading #KidsWhoRead #LibraryLove
Have you registered your kids for @bigsummerread yet? While the summer stretches out ahead of them, this is the chance for explore new reads & discover books that click with where they’re at. And there’s tonnes of prizes to be won, and chill time to be had in libraries with events and activities too!
Sign your young readers up this summer, help address the loss of literacy skills, log their reads (including audiobooks) and keep 0 - 18 year olds engaged with reading and building skills.
Keep an eye out in your local libraries for cool Big Summer Read bookmarks featuring fellow Big Summer Read ambassadors @amiekaufmanauthor@andygbooks@philip.bunting
We’ve all recommended great reads we love for kids to discover too! We can’t wait to hear how your young readers dive into books this summer!
Happy Big Summer Reading!
@bigsummerread@librarieschangelives@andygbooks@amiekaufmanauthor@philip.bunting@laura_bunting
#Bigsummerread #keepkidsreading #summerreading
☀️ How is your BIG SUMMER READ going?
We’re loving seeing kids dive into books these holidays! 📚✨
☀️ The Big Summer Read is a FREE program running Dec 1 – Jan 31 through @librarieschangelives & NSW, Queensland, South Australia & Tasmania. It’s all about keeping kids connected to stories while school’s out.
☀️ You’ll even spot stories from amazing ambassadors like @andrearowe_coastwriter@laura_bunting@philip.bunting and @andygbooks - and many of their books are ready to explore in our StoryBox Hub library. Perfect for holiday reading fun! 📚✨
☀️ Summer is the perfect time to slow down - but it can also mean less reading. This challenge helps kids (0–18 years) stay engaged, log their reads (including audiobooks!), and feel the joy of books all summer long.
✅ Fun library activities
✅ Cool bookmarks
✅ A sense of achievement for young readers
So… what’s on your child’s summer reading list? Or what’s been their favourite book so far? Drop it in the comments - we’d love to hear! 💬
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#BigSummerRead #SummerReading #LibraryLove #KidsBooks #FamilyReading #ReadTogether #StoryBoxHub
While you’re hanging around, catching your breath this summer, sign the kids up to @bigsummerread for reading connection and super prizes!
This well-loved free holiday program is endorsed by relaxed kolas who highly recommend Australian reads for your kids! You can check out all the details online and in libraries when you visit.
My books, and books by so many incredible authors, including Big Summer Reads ambassadors @andygbooks@amiekaufmanauthor@laura_bunting@philip.bunting feature on collectible bookmarks and our fabulous library staff will happily guide your kids in new reading directions too!
#bigsummerread #readingkids #librarieschangelives
🎅✨ Holiday fun sorted! ✨🎅
Stuck for something to do with the kids these school holidays? Pop on down to Yeppoon or Emu Park Library for a Christmas Craft Session! 🎄✂️
From card-making and colouring to creating your own festive decorations, kids can get creative at their own pace with our self-guided activities 🎨✨
👨👩👧 Please note: Parental supervision is required during all activities.
While you’re here:
🎁 Guess the Christmas Treats in the jar
🧝♂️ Find the Elves on the Shelves
📚 Join the Big Summer Read
There’s so much happening at Livingstone Libraries these school holidays! Come along, beat the heat and add a little extra sparkle to the season 🌟
#LivingstoneLibraries #SchoolHolidayFun #ChristmasCrafts #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #Yeppoon #EmuPark #HolidayVibes #BeatTheHeat #BigSummerRead #ChristmasAtTheLibrary 🎄📚✨
🌞 Earn a Big Summer Reader Badge! 🌞
Log on to Big Summer Read and tell us “What do you love about libraries?” and earn the Big Summer Reader badge PLUS 20 points! 🎉
👉link in bio
From 1 December to 31 January dive into stories and keep your reading superpowers strong while school’s out! It’s not just about finishing books, it’s about adventures, new authors, and having fun all summer long.
How to play:
✨ Open to ages 0–18
✨ Log 5 days of reading OR 5 books in December & January to go in the prize draw 🎁
✨ Every extra 5 books or 5 days = another chance to win!
✨ Want more fun? Complete online activities to earn awesome badges 🏅
👉link to join in bio
