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 librariesMobile 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

  1. Register to participate in the Summer Reading program using our online form
  2. Visit your local library to collect a Summer Reading challenge card.
  3. Have your challenge card stamped by a library staff member at any Council library each time you complete a reading challenge.
  4. 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...

Annerley Library, 448 Ipswich Road, Annerley

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...

Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane City

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...

Coopers Plains Library, 107 Orange Grove Road, Coopers Plains

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...

Toowong Library, Toowong Village Shopping Centre, 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong

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...

Holland Park Library, 81 Seville Road, Holland Park

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.

Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney

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...

Stones Corner Library, 280 Logan Road, Greenslopes

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...

Mt Coot-tha Library, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha

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...

Wynnum Library, 145 Florence Street, Wynnum

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.

Last updated: 7 December 2023

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