1 June – 31 August
Cosy up with a good read this Winter!
Reading comes in many forms, and it’s easier to find time to read than you think – whether that’s listening to an audiobook, flipping through a graphic novel, browsing a magazine or curling up with a book.
The Warm Winter Read supports adults and young people (16+) to find more time to enjoy reading. We’ll help you get started with recommendations from authors you love, and connect you with other readers to share your thoughts on what you read. Participants will also go into the running to win some great prizes!
How to Enter
From 1 June, enter online via the Public Library Victoria website:
- Log in or create an account if it’s your first time
- Select Brimbank Libraries as your local library service
There are four challenge levels to aim for. Complete levels by 31 August to go into the draw to win a prize.
Prefer a paper entry?
Pick up the Warm Winter Read booklet from any of our library branches, or download a copy (1.42 MB). It includes a paper entry form, plus optional activities to make winter reading more fun.
Paper entries must be submitted to one of our library branches by Monday 14 September to be eligible for statewide prizes.
Prizes
Brimbank Libraries Prize
One winner will be drawn from each branch to win a Kobo Clara Colour eReader.
Statewide Prizes
One winner from each state will be drawn for each level to win the following prizes.
Meet this Year’s Author Ambassadors
Looking for great reads by local authors? Discover this year’s Warm Winter Read ambassadors and their top recommendations.
You can also check out our Warm Winter Read 2026 list, which features all titles written by our ambassadors.
What’s On
Across all brimbank library locations, add your recommendations to our reading trees during Warm Winter Read.
Connect with local readers and share your top reads this winter at one of our regular adult programs.
From monthly Book Groups, Create & Chat to Connect & Chat and Seniors Tech Talks, we have a range of adult programs to get involved in.
Warm Winter Read runs between 1 June – 31 August 2026.