2012 is the National Year of Reading. Australian libraries are linking together all the great things that already happen around books, reading and literacy, and giving them an extra boost, with inspirational programs and events taking place across the country.
Outdoor Reading Libraries - During the April school holidays we hosted several Outoor Reading Libraries across the region. This promotion gave people of all ages the chance to grab books and magazines and to sit back and read in the great outdoors. This was a successful National Year of Reading initiative and the first time that Outdoor Libraries have been provided in the Illawarra.
Creative Writing Prize for 12 - 18 year olds...
So what's your book pitch?
Got a favourite book? Think everyone should read it? Here's your chance to convince them and win.
You might not only have them reading it, you could also share in $40,000 worth of prizes. Click on the Read This page to enter. Entries Close 31st May 2012!
May - Escape
The theme for Mayl for the National Year of Reading is "Escape" these are some titles recommended by Library staff to help you 'escape'.
Drawing Conclusions The Promise The Devil Colony The Ancient Future Au Revoir
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Monthly Themes
Keep an eye out for our monthly reading themes for the National Year of Reading:
January: The amazing read July: Discover
February: Laugh August: Question
March: Think September: Grow
April: Feel October: Explore
May: Escape November: Cry
June: Dream December: love2read
