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Library Books
It is great to see so many library books returned before the end of the school year.
If you have any books at home, please keep these safe, and return at the start of Term 1.
Melton City Libraries
Join us to wrap up the year at Melton City Libraries! We've got lots of activities including author talks, craft and DIY workshops and, of course, plenty of Christmas-themed programs to celebrate the festive season!
Find out what's happening around the City of Melton, plus a sneak peak at our Summer School Holiday program, the BIG Summer Read challenge, and more.
The BIG Summer Read is back!
1 December to 31 January
These school holidays, we challenge you to get reading for your chance to win BIG.
What is the BIG Summer Read?
The BIG Summer Read is an annual state-wide reading challenge for kids and young people. Read books and complete fun activities for your chance to win amazing prizes!
Who can play?
The challenge is open to everyone aged 0-18 who lives, works, or studies in the City of Melton. You will need a Melton City Libraries membership card to enter.
What do I need to do?
All you need to do is read 5 books (or read for 5 days) between 1 December 2025 and 31 January 2026. Yes, audiobooks and graphic novels count too! And, if you cannot read yet, a grown-up can read to you!
- Visit Melton or Caroline Springs Library and pick up an activity booklet.
- Read 5 books or read for 5 days over summer and log them in your booklet. Complete all 6 bonus activities for an extra entry into the prize draw. That’s two chances to win!
- Fill in your details on the front cover of the booklet and hand it in to a Melton City Libraries staff member by Monday 9 February 2026. You’ll also get a goodie bag for completing the challenge (while stocks last).
Winners will be chosen at random and will be notified via email by Friday 27 February 2026.
Prizes
When you finish the BIG Summer Read, visit your nearest Melton City Libraries branch to pick up a goodie bag!
By completing the challenge, you’ll also go into our local prize draw. Prizes will be based on your age.
- Two lucky readers aged 0-5 and 6-12 will each win a 12-month My Creative Box subscription. That’s a new box of fun, at-home STEM activities every month!
- One winner aged 13-18 years will receive a Kobo eReader.
You will also go into the state-wide prize draw to win additional prizes, thanks to Public Libraries Victoria, including:
- A curated book pack for ages 0-4 years
- A curated book bundle for ages 5-8 years
- A pair of Sony headphones for ages 9-12 years
A Kobo eReader for ages 13-18 years
By entering the BIG Summer Read competition, you consent to have your details shared with Public Libraries Victoria. Competition Terms and Conditions apply.(PDF, 198KB)
The BIG Summer Read is proudly brought to you by Melton City Council and Melton City Libraries on behalf of Public Libraries Victoria, as well as public libraries in Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales, with thanks to this year’s BIG Summer Read sponsor: Bolinda BorrowBox, Story Box Library, Ulverscroft Group, and Wilkinson Publishing.
Melton Library holiday hours
As we prepare for the festive season, there will be some changes to opening hours at our library branches and Library Access Points.
Melton and Caroline Springs Libraries will be open as follows:
