Logan Libraries’ popular Summer Reading Program has a green twist this year, thanks to a partnership with the Council’s Parks Branch. For every 100 books read, one tree will be planted, allowing readers of all ages to nurture both their love for books and the environment.
Avid young readers in the City of Logan can spend their summer reading and supporting the environment. The popular reading program has run for many years. However, a partnership between Logan Libraries and the Council’s Parks Branch has planted another element that also benefits the environment.
The nature connection has been created through a partnership between Logan Libraries and the Council’s Parks Branch and is open to all ages—not just kids and teenagers. For every 100 books read as part of the annual Summer Reading Program, Logan City Council will plant one tree—up to a maximum of 1,000 trees. The program will run until February 28 and will culminate in a special planting day.
Mayor Jon Raven said he loved the idea of encouraging young people to read while helping to green the city. “We know that young people are often mindful of the environment and nature,” Cr Raven said. “By connecting reading for pleasure with trees that can literally grow up with the young person, we are creating a legacy for the city and the community.”
Bookings for all Logan Libraries’ free holiday activities are essential and can be made online at Logan Libraries.
Plantings:
Native species from our region, including eucalypts and lilly pillys, will be planted. There will be a mix of ground covers, shrubs, and trees to create a sustainable natural habitat for future generations. The trees will be planted at Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook, in March 2025.
Paw Nwee K’ple’s Reading List:
- Horse Tails – Rowan McAuley
- Esio Trot – Roald Dahl
- The Great Barbie Disaster – Tania Ingram and Christina Miesen
