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What is the BIG Summer Read?
The BIG Summer Read is open to anyone up to the age of 18 years old. This annual reading challenge encourages children to read for pleasure and aims to address the 'summer slide', which refers to the loss of literacy experienced over the long summer break if children are not exposed to books or reading.
A minimum of 5 books read, or 5 days of reading, need to be recorded in the Big Summer Read online portal to be eligible for the prize draw.
Wyndham has some great prizes this year, including a Zoos Victoria Membership, Museums Victoria Membership and a Lego Creator Pack.
The competition runs from December 1 2025, to January 31 2026.
Click here to join the challenge
Need help?
Come in to see our friendly library staff or call us on 8734 8999.
Big Summer Read 2025-2026 Terms & Conditions
The Big Summer Read is a state-wide reading competition run by Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) and supported by Wyndham City Council. By entering the competition, you agree to PLV’s competition terms and conditions and Council’s terms and conditions for eligibility (see below).
Entries can only be submitted online via Read Books [readbooks.com.au/bsr].
Online submissions need to be completed by 11.59pm Saturday 31 January 2026 to be included in both the local and state-wide prize draw. Paper entries must be submitted by 9 February 2026.
Big Summer Read is open for children aged 0-18 years old.
When participants log 5 books or 5 days read, they are automatically placed in both the State-wide and local prize draw to win. At the conclusion of the Big Summer Read, PLV will draw the prize winners.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES VICTORIA TERMS AND CONDITIONS - VICTORIA
1. Information on prizes and how to enter form part of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
3. By registering for the Big Summer Read, participants acknowledge that personal details including email addresses and/or phone numbers will be required. Full privacy and data use details is included within these Terms and Conditions.
The Promoter’s Details
The promoter is Public Libraries Victoria (PLV), PO Box 24131, 15 Southern Cross Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, admin@plv.org.au
Who can enter?
1. Participants from Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales are eligible to enter the Big Summer Read.
2. Entry is open to children aged 0-18 years of age, including individuals who may celebrate their 19th birthday during the campaign. Entry is also open to individuals with an intellectual disability aged 18 years and over.
3. ReadBooks registration and entries can be completed by:
a. Parents/guardians of children 0-18 years old OR
b. Individual readers aged 13 years and over.
4. Where the participant is 13 years and over, permission must be granted by a relevant parent or guardian.
5. Participants can enter online on the ReadBooks website or by submitting a paper based log to a participating library.
When to enter?
1. The competition period begins on 1 December 2025.
2. The competition closes on 31 January 2026 at 11:59pm.
3. Paper entries must not be distributed after the competition closes.
4. Paper entries must be submitted by 9 February 2026.
5. No late entries will be accepted.
How to enter (online):
1. Register on the ReadBooks platform (https://readbooks.com.au/register)
2. Submit the number of books or track the number of days read to be eligible for the prize draw.
3. A minimum of 5 books or 5 days must be submitted to be eligible for the prize draw.
4. Participants will receive one additional entry into the prize draw for every five entries submitted, based on either the number of books read or the number of days spent reading.
5. Complete all required fields in the submission(s).
6. Submit all entries within the competition period. No late entries will be accepted.
How to enter (paper logs):
1. A completed paper entry can be included in prize draws. Paper entries include:
a. Days read calendar log
b. Books read log
2. A minimum of 5 books or 5 days read must be submitted to be eligible for the prize draw.
3. Participants will receive one additional entry into the prize draw for every five entries submitted, based on either the number of books read or the number of days spent reading.
4. Complete all required fields in the submission(s) and return the completed log(s) to your local library. Paper entries must not be distributed after the competition closes on 31 January 2026. Paper entries must be submitted by 9 February 2026. No late entries will be accepted.
Prizes
1. You must be a member of a library in your state to be eligible for the prize draws.
2. National prizes:
a. At the conclusion of the campaign the Promoter shall conduct a random prize draw from pool of eligible participants in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and Victoria.
b. One winner from each age category of registered users who has completed the requirements of the Big Summer Read will be selected.
c. Sponsors of the Big Summer Read are supporting the national prizes.
d. Prizes include:
i. 0-4 years age category – Picture Book Bundle Pack
ii. 5-8 years age category – Books and Activity Pack
iii. 9-12 years age category – Bluetooth Headphones
iv. 13-18 years age category – Kobo eReader
3. Victorian Statewide Prizes
a. A random prize draw will take place at the end of the Big Summer Read. Winners will be selected from eligible Victorian entries submitted to the Promoter, provided they’ve completed the challenge requirements.
b. Prizes will be awarded across the following age categories:
i. 0-4 years age category
ii. 5-8 years age category
iii. 9-12 years age category
iv. 13-18 years age category
4. Local Prizes
a. Local prizes are offered at the discretion of your local library.
b. Please contact your local library for details on local prizes.
5. Acceptance of Prizes:
a. The winners will be contacted by their local library service. Prizes will be redeemed at a library branch specified at the time of the notification. Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming prizes are not included. Redemption of the prizes is subject to terms and conditions of the issuer.
b. The prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the winners are unable to use the prizes as stated. If the winners are unable to satisfy these terms and conditions, a prize is not utilised, or is not taken within the specified time frame, the prize will be forfeited by the winner and a substitute prize, or cash will not be awarded in lieu.
c. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash, transferred, or otherwise exchanged. Once collected, the prize becomes the property and responsibility of the respective winner.
d. By participating in the Big Summer Read, the winners (or their parent/guardian) agree that they may be contacted to participate in editorial activities relating to promotion, including by not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winners grant that any information collected for the promotion may be used perpetually and grant a non-exclusive licence for the use of such footage and photographs in all media worldwide. The winner will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
6. Paper based entries may be considered for inclusion in prize draws at the discretion of the local library service where the entry is submitted. It is the responsibility of each participating library service to ensure that all relevant entry information is submitted to the Promoter no later than 20 February 2026.
No liability
1. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process.
2. If consent is granted, winners agree to the Promoter using their name, likeness and image and/or voice (including photograph) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this competition (including any outcome) or related library activities.
3. If this promotion is interfered with in any way (or is not capable of being conducted as anticipated due to any reasons beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter), including by not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law to disqualify any entrant; or to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion as appropriate.
4. Any costs associated with accessed the promotional website(s) is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the internet service provider used.
5. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions, limits, excludes, or modified or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the State and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”).
Social Media
This competition is not sponsor, endorsed or administered or associated with any social media platform (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc). Sharing on social media is encouraged but not required.
Privacy and Data Use
The Big Summer Read uses ReadBooks.com.au, which is a platform developed by PLV in collaboration with the State Library of Queensland. We are committed to keeping personal information secure and only collect the minimum amount of data required to perform a task.
We will:
1. Only collect the minimum amount of data required to perform a task.
2. Minimise the access of personal information only to those who require it within out organisation(s).
3. Not disclose or share the stored information for any purpose other than:
a. Where required to perform a task for which the information was originally submitted.
b. Or where required by law.
4. Not sell your information for any reason or use it to generate a profit.
5. Remove any or all personal information upon request of the person whose data has been captured.
6. Not retain any data that is no longer being used for the original purpose it was submitted.
7. Submissions made on the ReadBooks platform will be subject to moderation before publication. Some modifications may be made where appropriate to those submissions including distinguishing features.
8. Some submissions (such as Book Reviews) will be publicly visible on the ReadBooks platform.
9. Submissions to the ReadBooks platform may be used by participating libraries for their own communications and promotional purposes. Personal information will only be included with your explicit consent.
Please note that individual library services or local council will not be held responsible for any unauthorised access or use of the personal information held by ReadBooks.com.au
BIG SUMMER READ COMPETITION – TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WYNDHAM CITY COUNCIL LOCAL PRIZES
The Big Summer Read Competition is run by Public Libraries Victoria (‘PLV’) and is supported by Wyndham City Council (‘Council’).
- PLV is administering the competition in accordance with their terms and conditions.
- In addition to the prizes being offered by PLV as part of the state-wide prize draw, Council has provided three additional prizes to be awarded by PLV to eligible entrants. Council’s prizes are:
- 1 x Museums Victoria Household membership, valued at $99. Refer to Museums Victoria’s website for terms and conditions relating to memberships.
- 1 x Zoos Victoria Adult Yearly Pass, valued at $159. Refer to Zoos Victoria’s website for terms and conditions relating to yearly passes.
- 1x LEGO Creator Wild Safari Animals 31150, valued at $79.99.
- To be eligible to receive one of Council’s prizes, competition entrants must:
- live in the state of Victoria;
- be a member of the Wyndham Library Service;
- be aged 0-18 years of age, including individuals who may celebrate their 19th birthday during the campaign. Entry is also open to individuals with an intellectual disability aged 18 years and over.
- if they are under 18 years of age, have their parent or legal guardian’s consent to enter the competition; and
- not be an immediate family member of a Council staff member or a Councillor.
The competition winners, including the winners of the Council prizes, will be drawn by PLV on or before 27 February 2026. PLV will advise Council of the winners of the Council prizes. Council will contact those winners for the purposes of facilitating the collection of their prize from their preferred Wyndham City Libraries branch.
If Council cannot contact a winner by 5:00pm on 13 March 2026, Council may request that PLV conduct a further draw to determine a new winner.
If a prize is not collected by 5:00pm on 27 March 2026, Council may request that PLV conduct a further draw to award the unclaimed prize.
- Council may, acting in its entire discretion, amend these conditions at any time without prior notice.
- Council and PLV’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Privacy Collection Statement
Your personal information is being collected by Wyndham City Council for the purpose of distributing local prizes for the event Big Summer Read Competition. Your information will be stored in Council’s Customer Database and used to identify you when communicating with Council and for delivery of services and information. By registering your details, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as stated in the Terms and Conditions. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). For further information about how your personal information is handled, please visit Council’s Privacy Policy.