BIG Summer Read

Looking for something BIG to do these summer holidays? Join the BIG Summer Read!

Join. Borrow. Play. Win!

Looking for something BIG to do these summer holidays? Join the BIG Summer Read!

The Big Summer Read is open to children aged 0-18. If you love reading, this summer reading program is for you!

How to play

  • Register online
  • Download the free Beanstack Tracker app (or collect a printed booklet from the library)
  • Read at least 10 books and record them on the Beanstack Tracker app
  • Finish your reading and log your books by Wednesday 31 January 2024 to go in the prize draw!

Registrations now open!

The BIG Summer Read runs from Friday 1 December 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024.

Register now!

Age range

Recommended for kids aged 0-18 years.

Prizes

Local:

Winners will be drawn randomly from Darebin participants who complete the challenge on Beanstack.

  • Family swim passes from Reservoir Leisure Centre

State-wide:

Winners will be drawn randomly state-wide from participants who complete the challenge on Beanstack. 

PRIZES: Book packs donated by James Bennett.

  • 0 – 4 years: board books
  • 5 – 8 years: picture books
  • 8 – 12 years: junior fiction/graphic novels
  • 12 – 18 years: YA fiction/graphic novels

Winners and their nominated Library Service will be notified via email.

Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Do I have to use the Beanstack Tracker app?

Yes, if you wish to enter the prize draw.

If you need a paper version, you can collect one from any of our branches.

Important, serious things

Please read the Terms and Conditions with an adult for details about the BIG Summer Read abd eligibility for the prize draw. Children must be over the age of 13 to register for an individual account.

Your privacy is important. Please see the Beanstack privacy page to read about how your personal information is handled. 

Terms and Conditions

Participants in the Big Summer Read must be under the age of 18, reside in Victoria and must be able to collect their prize from a specified library branch. Prizes will not be awarded to anyone who does not meet the eligibility criteria. Children must be over the age of 13 to register for an individual account.