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Grab a Book and
Celebrate Reading
There is no doubt reading is good for your soul. CBCA Book Week
The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, “Reading October will see the return of CBCA Book Week. Usually held in August,
is the key that opens doors to many good things in but postponed this year due to COVID, Book Week will finally be
life. Reading shaped my dreams, and more reading celebrated from the 17th to the 23rd of October, with this year’s theme
helped me make my dreams come true.” We couldn’t being ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds.’ Many children look forward to
agree more!! Perhaps now is the time to explore Book Week, especially their school parade, as it gives them a chance to
the world of reading by taking part in book week dress up and celebrate their favourite book characters. It is always fun
festivities, visiting your local library or creating your trying to work out who is dressed up as who and what book they are
very own street library. from! Book Week also instigates conversations about books and reading
and hopefully entices young ones to pick up a book and enjoy being
transported to a world of endless possibilities.
Moreton Bay Libraries
Browsing and borrowing has resumed at local Moreton Bay libraries.
There is plenty to see and do, not to mention hundreds upon hundreds
of books, magazines, DVD’s and audio books to peruse. To find further
information about your nearest library and what’s on offer, head to
Moreton Bay Region Libraries webpage.
Street Libraries
Street Libraries are popping up everywhere, and can often be found
outside childcare centres, on someone’s front lawn, or perhaps even
at a local business. The premise of a street library is to share the joy of
reading within your neighbourhood. You can visit a street library and
leave a book or take a book, no matter what time of the day it is. Next
time you are out and about see if you can find a street library. If you
are having trouble finding one, check out the Street Library Australia
website https://streetlibrary.org.au/ or better yet, start your own!