Dive into Reading - Summer Reading Programme
Big adventures start with a good book!
Keep the reading fun going all summer long with Dive into Reading, Manawatū Community Hub Libraries' (MCHL) free summer reading challenge for tamariki.
Running from 28 November to 23 January, Dive into Reading encourages young readers to discover new stories, explore their imaginations and keep their reading skills growing over the school holidays.
And there's plenty to look forward to! Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a book prizes and an entry into the Makino Aquatic Centre Summer Bash.
Whether you're a bookworm or just discovering the joy of reading, there's an adventure waiting for you.
Ready, set, read!
Dive into Reading with us this summer by registering here
Dive into Reading is for tamariki of all reading ages and abilities, from preschoolers and beyond!
Whether it's exploring picture books, getting lost in chapter books, reading independently, listening to a story or sharing a book together as a whānau, every reading experience counts.
Because there's no one way to enjoy a good story!
- Register
Registration is now open. - Pick up your booklet and first book on Saturday 28 November at our Dive into Reading Launch party.
With morning tea, craft activities, an opportunity to meet the sponsors and pick up your first book. - Read
Find a book and give it a read.
Complete a review for every book you read - Check-in
Bring your booklet to the library during one of the check-in times to share your reviews with the team. - Collect
For every 5 reviews you complete, you will get to choose a book to take home. (Maximum of three books)
Check-in Dates and Times:
- Wednesday 9 Dec | 3.30pm - 5pm
- Thursday 17 Dec | 3.30pm - 5pm
- Tuesday 22 Dec |10:00am – 12:00pm
- Monday 11 Jan | 2pm-4pm
- Friday 15 Jan | 2pm-4pm
- Tuesday 19 Jan | 10am-11am
Visit the library during any of our available check-in sessions to share your reviews and chat with the MCHL team.
When you complete your first review and check in you will receive your entry ticket to the Makino Summer Bash Pool Party.
Summer Bash details:
- Date: Saturday 23 January
- Time: 2pm-5pm
- Location: Makino Aquatic Centre
Thank you to our sponsors
Dive into Reading is proudly supported by our local business community. A big thank you to our sponsors for helping make the Summer Reading Programme super amazing!
- Westpac
- Cooper Rapley Lawyers
- Home staging NZ
- Visique Feilding
- Feilding Manchester Lions Club
- Jacynda Murray & Caitlin Just – Tremains
- John Worthington
- Empire Plumbing