The summer holidays present the perfect opportunity for everyone to catch up on some reading after the distractions of work and school, and Frankston’s libraries have a series of programs to engage and entertain readers of all ages.

The Summer Reading Club is inviting young readers to unleash their imaginations and discover heroes, villains, sidekicks and more during Be The Hero. Be The Villain (now until January 31).  As well as lots of online and in-library activities, author and illustrator Craig Smith will be the guest for the finale in January.

Continuing with the Heroes and Villains theme, the libraries’ summer holiday program from January 9-25 will include storytime sessions, craft activities, a puppet show, active games, and more.  Bookings are essential from December 19.

And you’ll be able to explore the magical world of book illustration during the Story Island exhibition at Frankston Library from December 20-February 4.  The free exhibition is ideal for children up to 8 and features a selection of beautiful illustrations reproduced from the Scholastic Dromkeen Children’s Literature Collection at State Library Victoria.

Meanwhile, older readers are invited to take the Top 50 Staff Picks for Summer challenge.  Library staff have chosen their top 50 reads, and your challenge is to read as many of their picks as you can between now and January 31 then enter a competition for a chance to win fantastic prizes.   During the challenge, author Fiona Wood will be speaking at Frankston Library.

For more details on any program, contact your library at Frankston (60 Playne St; 9784 1020), Carrum Downs (203 Lyrebird Drive; 8773 9539) or Seaford (1/6R Broughton St; 9784 1048) and happy reading!