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Give the Gift of Reading 2025

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An epic story full of heart

The City of Playford's library service is set to bring smiles to children’s faces with the return of its 14th consecutive year of Give the Gift of Reading (GTGOR).

Thanks to your generosity, we reached 10,000 books donated in 2024 – let’s keep the momentum going this year!

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Some things to know

  • Donations are open 1 November until 14 December, with books collected at the Give the Gift of Reading Christmas Party.
  • Both fiction and non-fiction books are welcome.
  • Please ensure all books are NEW and undamaged.

Book donation drop offs

  • Playford Civic Centre Library | 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
  • Stretton Centre Library | 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para
  • Playford Mobile Library
  • Elizabeth Rise Community Centre | 7/26 Hamblynn Road, Elizabeth Downs
  • John McVeity Centre | 182 Peachey Road, Smithfield Plains
  • Marni Waiendi | 83 Ridley Road, Elizabeth South
  • Grenville Hub | 6 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth

    The City of Playford acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. The City of Playford would also like to pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

    The City of Playford also acknowledges the people, our forebears, that have contributed to building and defending our great nation and way of life.