Look no further for reading inspiration this summer

Our Summer Reading Challenges give the whole family some inspiration for reading over the warmer months.

Take part in our first ever Biblio Bingo Bonanza! Complete five of the 25 reading challenges (to form a line) on your summer reading bingo board and be in to win.  Everyone who enters and returns their bingo board, receives three $2 vouchers which can be used for DVD loans or hold charges and will go in the draw to win a KoboClara ereader or one of two $50 book vouchers. Register in person, the challenge goes from 3 December – 27 January.

Our younger readers may also be excited that Children’s Summer Reading Programme is back. Join Bastet the Cat Goddess in her adventures to help stop the evil serpent Apep from plunging Egypt into darkness.  Follow her adventures and challenges by reading 20 minutes a day over the summer holidays. Every child (aged 6 – 12 years) who registers in person will receive a free book to get them started. 

Teenagers won’t miss out either, with our Young Adult Summer Reading Programme for anyone aged 13 – 19 years.  Participants are given a series of challenges and asked to send in a photo of each one they complete. Each photo gives them one entry in the draw to win one of four $50 book vouchers! Sign up in person or by emailing library@ncc.govt.nz, the challenge runs until 27 January.

If you are away from home this Christmas or want to start a new holiday tradition with your friends - we suggest you get your Christmas spirit on at the Library for our first Christmas Orphans party. There will be crafts, a classic Christmas movie, Nintendo, snacks and the chance to meet others who are making Nelson their home these holidays. Stop by on 22 December, between 2 - 3:30pm to work on your Christmas craft, or join us at 3:45pm to watch a movie before some serious Nintendo gaming.  

No charge or bookings. Ugly Christmas sweaters are encouraged but not required.