Blue Mountains News

The challenge runs from 1 December 2025 to 31 January 2026 and is open to all children and teens aged 0 to 18 years old.

Participants can choose whichever stories they want, and can choose to read books, picture books, magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, Audiobooks and even graphic novels.

You also aren’t limited by where you are – you can borrow from any Blue Mountains library branch or use our electronic resources. All you need is a free library membership.

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill said: “This is the 18^th year Blue Mountains Library has run the Summer Reading Challenge, and each year it gets bigger and better.

“It’s such a fantastic activity – it’s free and keeps children and young people engaged and inspired through the long summer holiday break.

“And the beauty of the challenge is that no matter what you like to read, you can get involved.”

Taking part is easy – all you need to do is pick what you want to read, collect a log sheet at any library branch or download one from the Blue Mountains Library website, and get reading. 

Readers will earn book vouchers that can be redeemed at participating bookshops across the Mountains. There are also lucky draw prizes to be won, and you can even win the chance to help Blue Mountains Library choose books to add to their collection.

The school with the highest percentage of students participating will win a $200 book voucher.

For more information and how to join, visit here, or drop by your nearest Blue Mountains Library branch and pick up a log sheet from 1 December.