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
- Register to participate in the Summer Reading program using our online form.
- Visit your local library to collect a Summer Reading challenge card.
- Have your challenge card stamped by a library staff member at any Council library each time you complete a reading challenge.
- 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.
Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11:00am
Free
Join author Dannika Patterson for a reading of her picture book Heavy . Dannika will facilitate a fun, hands-on craft activity using everyday items to help...
Tue 12 Dec 2023, 10:00am
Free
Join three-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-alongs, interactive games, and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for...
Tue 12 Dec 2023, 10:30am
Free
Join illustrator Mark Guthrie as he takes participants through making Christmas cards and decorations for your friends and family. Ideal for children aged 5-12...
Tue 12 Dec 2023, 1:30pm
Free
The Big Bang Science Show is a celebration of science featuring all of Big Bang Science’s most exciting demonstrations. Including a range of demonstrations...
Tue 12 Dec 2023, 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 12 Dec 2023, 2:00pm
Free
Drop in these school holidays and join us for craft and activities inspired by our favourite books and this year’s Summer Reading Club. Ideal for families.
Wed 13 Dec 2023, 10:00am
Free
Join local author Amie Cawood as she shares her My First Emergency books and experience, helping young children to relate and learn about what happens and what...
Wed 13 Dec 2023, 10:00am
Free
Join three-piece children’s band Red Rocket 3 for a high-energy performance. Enjoy live music, sing-alongs, interactive games, and a whole lot of fun. Ideal for...
Wed 13 Dec 2023, 11:00am
Free
Join illustrator Mark Guthrie as he takes participants through making Christmas cards and decorations for your friends and family. Ideal for children aged 5-12...
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.