Get reading this summer

The Big Summer Read is back, and there are some awesome prizes on offer for Moorabool kids, just for reading books.

Running from 1 December 2023 to 31 January 2024, the Big Summer Read invites kids to get reading and record the books that they read over the two-month period on the mobile app Beanstalk.

When reading milestones are reached, kids earn ‘badges’ for their Beanstack profile and increase their chances of winning a prize.

Moorabool Libraries has joined with 47 other public libraries in Victoria to reach the goal of engaging 10,000 children across the state to read this summer.

To help get local kids reading during the Big Summer Read, all Moorabool-based participants who read 10 books who will go into the draw to win two $50 book vouchers, five $20 book vouchers, two $50 movie vouchers, five $20 movie vouchers, or a $200 EFTPOS gift card.

There is also a prize pool for participants across the state, which includes $200 reading vouchers for those aged 0 to 8, $250 reading vouchers for those aged 9 to 12, and $500 reading vouchers for those aged 13 to 18.

You can register for the Big Summer Read through the PLV Beanstack Portal online at plv.beanstack.org/reader365, or by downloading the Beanstack app. When filling in your details, make sure to select “Moorabool Libraries” as your library service.

There will also be launch parties held in Moorabool this week, with the first on Friday 1 December at the Ballan Library from 3.30pm – 4.30 pm, and the second on Saturday 2 December at the Lerderderg Library from 10am – 12pm.

At the launch parties, kids can decorate and personalise their own pencil case, enjoy a light morning tea, and get some help to register for the Big Summer Read if they bring a mobile or tablet device.

Paper-based alternatives will also be available.

Prizes for the Big Summer Read will be drawn on Friday 9 February 2024. For more information on the Big Summer Read, visit www.plv.org.au/projects/big-summer-read.