Bookworm Reading Program

Shire’s Bookworms
More than 110 youngsters read through about 3,000 books this summer as part of a Wyong Shire Library and Information Service’s successful Bookworm Reading Program.

The program ran at all Council libraries between mid-December and mid-January and aimed to encourage a love of reading among youngsters.

The program was open to young library members aged five to 16 with participants earning points for each book they read. For each book they read on a library recommended reading list, they received two points, and for every other book they read they received one point.

After six points, they could have a lucky dip with some small incentive prizes, and their name would go into the major prize draw. The more they read, the more chance they had of winning a major prize.

Prize packs were awarded in four age-group categories and they went to: Alan Lee, 5-7 years; Bethany Harvey, 8-10 years; Rachel Condon, 11-13 years; and Tim Farrugia, 14-16 years. The packs included speciality books, game books, movie passes, pens, pencils, craft and other items.

For more information ring Lynne Macdonald, Childrens and Youth Services Librarian, Wyong Shire Library and Information Service, (02) 4353 5271.

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