Libraries across Logan will participate in National Simultaneous Storytime on May 25

On Wednesday May 25 libraries across Logan will participate in National Simultaneous Storytime, an annual event to promote literacy, reading and Australian writers.

Family Tree, a by Josh Pyke that celebrates family, community and the seasons, will be read from 11am at the following libraries as part of the regular Wiggle and Rhyme session:

The Greenbank and Logan Hyperdome libraries are also participating in the event, from 10:30am.

2022 marks the 22^nd year of National Simultaneous Storytime, and the goal is to get over 1 million children involved, after the 2021 event had over 1.98 million participants at over 33 thousand locations.

Best-selling author Deano Yipadee will also host his popular show at several Logan Libraries next week, where children can laugh, sing and read along with Mr Yipadee's collection of books including Nee Naw the Little Fire Engine and Stink-o-saurus.

Sessions will take place at the following libraries:

National Simultaneous Storytime events and the shows with Deano Yipadee are free, but bookings are essential to ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Everybody attending, including parents, caregivers and children must book a place, and these can be made online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on/.

Both events also celebrate Under Eights Week, and take home activity packs are available from your local library.