The Big Summer Read
The Big Summer Read is a summer reading campaign for children and young people aged 0 - 18, running from December 1 - January 31 each year.
It is a collaborative Public Libraries Victoria initiative, developed to raise awareness of the importance of reading over the summer school break.
The "Summer Slide" happens when children stop reading and refers to the loss of literacy experienced as a result.
The Greater Hamilton Library has all the resources children need to maintain their literacy skills over summer and incentivises participation in the Big Summer Read program with great activities and prizes along the way.
To get started, print a reading log HERE(PDF, 2MB)
VICSWIM
Learning to swim is one of the most valuable skills you can gift your child. With Summer here and families planning holidays around water, swim lessons have never been more affordable with VICSWIM.
Our outdoor pools are again hosting the VICSWIM program over the coming summer holidays. Please note, all bookings are to be made through the VICSWIM website here. The cost is $35.00 for a week, this includes five 30 minute sessions. Please see below dates and Pools.
Week 1: Monday 6 January - Friday 10 January: Balmoral and Penshurst Outdoor Pool
Week 2: Monday 13 January - Friday 17 January: Hamilton Outdoor Pool
Week 3: Monday 20 January - Friday 24 January: Coleraine and Hamilton Outdoor pool