Big Summer Read Launch Party with Andy Griffiths!

Next date: Saturday, 05 December 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Join us for Hobsons Bay Libraries’ Big Summer Read Launch Party, featuring Big Summer Read Ambassador and internationally renowned author Andy Griffiths. Enjoy a fun-filled session of stories, big laughs and bookish fun as Andy helps us launch a summer packed with reading, imagination and adventure.

Families can sign up for the Big Summer Read, borrow books, and meet Andy afterwards at a book-signing session. A range of Andy Griffiths books will also be available to purchase on the day through Book and Paper bookshop.

Whether you're a beginner, a browser or a bookworm, join us as we kick off a summer of reading with Hobsons Bay Libraries.

What is the Big Summer Read?

The Big Summer Read is a fun, free reading challenge for children and young people aged 0–18 years, encouraging families to keep reading over the summer holidays and avoid the "summer slide" the literacy decline that can happen when reading habits take a break.

From 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, participants can read, log their books and go into the draw to win fantastic prizes. Whether you're reading picture books, graphic novels, listening to audio books or anything in between, every book counts towards the challenge.

Please book for all adults and children attending requiring a seat.

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Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows, 3028, View Map