General News
14 November, 2024
Book boost for public libraries
More than $1 million will support public libraries across Victoria as part of the state government’s Premiers’ Reading Challenge Book Fund.
Each year, the much-loved Premiers’ Reading Challenge encourages children and young people across Victoria to read a set number of books, with a published list of new and exciting titles suited to different reading levels.
Since launching in 2005, it has helped teachers and parents inspire more than 4.3 million young Victorians to read more than 60 million books.
This fund will help libraries purchase copies of the books listed and update and grow their collections for the community to enjoy.
Public libraries play an important role during the challenge with many young readers visiting their local library to access the books included on that year’s list.
Public libraries are highly valued by families across the state – almost 2 million members borrow more than 30 million books each year.
The Premiers’ Reading Challenge Book Fund supports local councils, regional library corporations, My Community Library (Myli) and Vision Australia.
For more information visit localgovernment.vic.gov.au/funding-programs