9 December 2016 – Media Release
An exciting new Summer Reading Club being held over all the Libraries in the Cumberland Council area gives those between the ages of 5 to 18 the chance to win some great prizes while reading and competing in various other competitions. Those who sign up to the club will receive:
• A starter’s pack containing a bookmark, stickers and more
• A lucky dip prize for every 5 visits to the Library
• A certificate of participation
• The chance to enter competitions and win great prizes
• A ticket to the wrap party
Every time a book is borrowed, the club member will receive a stamp on their bookmark. Every 5 stamps results in a lucky dip. Every 10 stamps results in an entry into the major prize draw, so the more stamps the more chances of winning!
A range of prizes are up for grabs such as board games, DVDs, books and craft packs with the major prize being an XBOX ONE!
Other competitions include a Book Review Comp, where members review the books they have read as part of the club, and an Art Competition, where members have a go at drawing their favourite hero or villain! Both these competitions will be run at all 8 library service points, and gives members even more chances at winning a prize.
Entries for all competitions close on Sunday 22 January 2017. The prize draw will take place on Monday 23 January 2017 and the winners will be called. To sign up to the club just visit your local library branch and ask to join the Summer Reading Club.
