Join the fun this summer with 4 exciting creative challenges.
Each fortnight brings a new way to celebrate your favourite books.
Pick up a template from your local Onkaparinga library, complete the challenge and return it by 30 January to be entered into the draw.
19-30 January - Poetry
Write a poem inspired by books, stories or reading. You could capture a favourite scene, a character’s thoughts or the magic of getting lost in a good book.
You can also download and print a template, but must submit it at any of the Onkaparinga libraries before close of business on the last day of the challenge.
Winners will be randomly selected the Monday after each challenge ends. Terms and conditions apply.
The Big Summer Read
Taking part in the Big Summer Read is easy: Just register, read five books or read for five days to go in the draw for some great prizes.
About the “Summer Slide”
The Summer Slide is what happens when children don’t read regularly over the summer holidays and lose some of the reading skills they gained during the school year. On average, this can mean a drop of around two to three months in reading progress. Research shows that reading just six books over the summer can help maintain a child’s reading level from the previous year.
How The Big Summer Read Helps
The Big Summer Read encourages kids and teens to:
• read for fun over the summer
• build and maintain their reading skills
• discover all the great free resources and activities available at their local library
By taking part in The Big Summer Read, your child can stay engaged with reading, earn rewards, and start the next school year ready to go!
Suitable for ages 4+
For more information, email libraries@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or call your local library.