Along with the expected fun activities usually scheduled for school holidays in the library, the libraries have also posed a reading challenge to ambitious readers.
The Big Summer Read motivates children and teens up to 18 years old to dive into books, tracking their reading journey and achievements along the way.
Readers who reach 10 books over the summer break could be in the running for some wonderful prizes to be given out throughout the month.
Independent and non-independent readers are eligible to enter, including those who use audio to read and parents who read out loud to children.
The Big Summer Read challenge will run from December 1 to January 31 with registration forms available at any Campaspe Shire library or online at https://readbooks.com.au/bsr
But, before that, keep the kids busy these summer school holidays and find some excellent air conditioning at the Campaspe Shire libraries for their summer activities.
Campaspe Shire libraries will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 to Thursday, Janurary 2, but after hours returns and online resources will remain available.
Monday, January 6
Rushworth library
10.30am: sock art (ages 5+). Decorate a pair of socks (supplied). Make them fancy or flash, fashionable or unique.
Kyabram library
1.30pm: sock art (ages 5+). Decorate a pair of socks (supplied). Make them fancy or flash, fashionable or unique.
Tuesday, January 7
Rushworth library
10.30am: Osmo (aged 5+). Osmos used an iPad to to create interactive games.
Kyabram library
1.30pm: Ethel the Penguin (ages 5+). Bring Ethel to life after hearing her story.
Tongala library
1.30pm: movie afternoon (all ages). Free movie for all the family. BYO drinks and nibbles.
Thursday, January 9
Kyabram library
All day: Lego and games (all ages)
Rushworth library
1.30pm: movie afternoon (all ages). Free movie for all the family. BYO drinks and nibbles.
Monday, January 13
Kyabram library
1.30pm: NGV bogong moth (ages 5+). Make your own paper moth as you learn about this Australian insect. Brought to you by the National Gallery of Victoria Kids on Tour program.
Rushworth library
1.30pm: NGV bogong moth (ages 5+). Make your own paper moth as you learn about this Australian insect. Brought to you by the National Gallery of Victoria Kids on Tour program.
Tuesday, January 14
Kyabram library
10.30am: storywalk storytime (ages 5+)
Tongala library
10.30am: sock art (ages 5+). Decorate a pair of socks (supplied). Make them fancy or flash, fashionable or unique.
Wednesday, January 15
Kyabram library
1.30pm: NGV bogong moth (ages 5+). Make your own paper moth as you learn about this Australian insect. Brought to you by the National Gallery of Victoria Kids on Tour program.
Thursday, January 16
Kyabram library
All day: Lego and games (all ages)
Rushworth library
1.30pm: movie afternoon (all ages). Free movie for all the family. BYO drinks and nibbles.
Monday, January 20
Kyabram library
1.30pm: ceramic plates (ages 5+). Decorate a special plate for mealtimes.
Tuesday, January 21
Kyabram library
10.30am: baby rhyme time
Rushworth library
10.30am: story time
Tongala library
1.30pm: hand spinners and Big Summer Read prizes (ages 5+). Celebrate the end of summer with fun crafts and a party. Big Summer Read prizes will be awarded. Complete a reading log to be in the running.
Wednesday, January 22
Kyabram library
3.30pm: party games and Big Summer Read prizes. Celebrate the end of summer with fun crafts and a party. Big Summer Read prizes will be awarded. Complete a reading log to be in the running.
Thursday, January 23
Kyabram library
All day: Lego and games
