2026 Reading Challenge
How it works
Visit your library to collect a 2026 Reading Challenge bookmark. Your bookmark is your entry form.
Find books that fit the prompts and jump right in! Browse the featured collections in your library or ask staff for recommendations. If you share your reads and reviews on social media, be sure to tag us @wollongonglibraries on Instagram or @wollongongcitylibraries on Facebook.
To enter, fill in the information on your 2026 Reading Challenge bookmark and submit it to your library before Friday 4 December 2026 to go into the draw to win the $250 value prize. You can submit one bookmark for each book that you read.
For more information and the entry requirements, read the Terms and Conditions DOCX or Terms and Conditions PDF.
Challenge prompts
Get ready to dive into a world of new and exciting books! Check out our 12 reading prompts and tackle them in any order you choose. Feel free to get creative and make the challenge your own.
Check out the library catalogue to search and reserve your book, eBook, or eAudiobook.
- Worth the hype?
- A pop of colour
- Women of the world
- Go digital
- Recommended by _____________
- I love my library
- Connect with Country
- Echoes of the past
- Brain candy
- Books with bite
- 1 W1th Numb3r5
- A fast-paced read
Need a little reading inspiration?
We have just the thing to help! If you're visiting our libraries, we have displays of books to help you pick your next great read. Still not sure? Speak to our friendly library staff for recommendations and advice for finding a book that matches a prompt.
If you're looking for reading inspiration online, check out our reading recommendations websites.