Home
Cosy up with a good book this winter and celebrate reading!
Public Library Victoria’s Warm Winter Read encourages adults (16+) across Victoria to build a healthy reading habit.
By exploring your current reading practice, you can find more time to read throughout June, July, and August.
Listen to an audiobook. Flip through a graphic novel. Browse a magazine. Curl up with a paperback. It's all reading. And all reading does you good.
How do I participate?
Warm Winter Read will run between 1 June and 31 August 2025.
In the days leading up to the launch, you can register and create a profile at the new Public Libraries Victoria Read Book website to track your reading. Or drop into one of our locations from 1 June and collect your Reading Journal to register.
We'll help you get started with recommendations from authors you love. Joining in online will put you in the running to win some great bookish prizes!
You can also download a Book Log to keep track of your reading.
What are the prizes?
Statewide Prizes
Level One :
Write and submit one book review AND/OR track five days of reading | LEVEL ONE PRIZE Book bundle |
Level Two :
Write and submit three book reviews AND/OR track ten days of reading | LEVEL TWO PRIZE Bookish hamper |
Level Three :
Write and submit six book reviews AND/OR track twenty days of reading | LEVEL THREE PRIZE Sony Headphones |
Level Four :
Write and submit nine book reviews AND/OR track forty-five days of reading | LEVEL FOUR PRIZE Kobo eReader |
As you level up, you will stay in the running for each prize level, increasing your chance of winning!
Bayside Prizes
Simply register for the Warm Winter Read and go into the draw to win great bookish prizes each week! Look out for special Warm Winter Read bookmarks and info packs at each library.
Reading Inspiration
 |  |  |  |
