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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!
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.
Give the Gift of Reading Handover Party
📚✨ Join us at our annual Give the Gift of Reading Handover Party! ✨📚
There will be free face painting, balloon twisting, entertainment, arts & crafts and a visit from Santa.
- Monday 15 December at 10am - 12pm
- Civic Centre Library
- All ages welcome
We’ll be donating this year’s collection of books to Anglicare ❤️
There will be free face painting 🎨, balloon twisting 🎈, entertainment 🎭, arts & crafts ✂️🧵 and a special visit from Santa 🎅🏼🎄!
Register at Eventbrite
NO BOOKING OR TICKET REQUIRED.
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
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