Library News

Competition! 

Furphy Literary Award – Youth and Junior Poetry and Short Story competition -open to all youth who reside or attend school the Goulburn Valley. Total prize pool $1800. Now open! Closes May 31 2026. Junior poetry and short story – up to 12 years of age. Youth poetry and short story – 13 to 17 years of age www.furphyliteraryaward.com.au

Games!  

Check this website to try a great library based game! https://shelver.mrs-lodges-library.com

Recommendations

Goodreads’ is one of the largest books platforms to share recommendations as they say ‘Meet your next favourite book!’ Receive recommendations based upon entering in what you  like, add books to your ‘shelf, and learn what others are reading! Check out the website at  https://www.goodreads.com/ 

Reading Challenge! 

It’s that time again, join up for the Premier Reading Challenge at https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge

It is free to join and this year’s theme is ‘Stories to discover. Stories to tell.’ – It’s all about discovering new books, and a love of reading. The challenge isn’t a competition, everyone is on their own reading adventure.

Book Group

The Local Chapter Nook Group for students aged 12-17.  How well do you know your place? What is changing? What needs to change? Join for a series of book groups for students that will explore these questions and more.

When: Thu 28th May, 4th June , & 11th June, Thursday 4:30-6:00pm. 

Where: Shepparton Library Marungi Street

Free with limited places so please book using QR code below