Gift the joy of reading this Christmas

Passionate readers are being urged to support a heart-warming initiative that creates a positive new chapter in the lives of children in need.

Sunshine Coast Council Libraries is reaching out to the community to help spread the joy of reading this Christmas through the Books4Kids appeal.

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the campaign had been running since 2000 and helped many families.

“This wonderful initiative has made it possible for thousands of children across the region to unwrap the magic of books during the holiday season, with more than 12,000 books distributed to children in need to date,” Cr Law said.

“Please get involved to help Sunshine Coast Libraries ensure all homes across the region have a happy holiday with access to books, by supporting the 2023 Books4Kids appeal.

“From now until December 13 all Sunshine Coast Council Libraries will accept donations of new children’s or young adult fiction and non-fiction books.”

The donations will find their way into the hands of families in need thanks to participating charities across the region – just in time for Santa’s yearly visit.

Sunshine Coast Libraries are committed to making sure that literacy and recreational reading is accessible to everyone in our community.

For more information visit Sunshine Coast Libraries website.  

Books4Kids

What: Donate a new children’s or youth book as a Christmas gift

Time : Donations accepted between now and December 13

Where: All Sunshine Coast Library locations

More information at https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Whats-On/Books-4-Kids