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Win a Mini iPad – just by reading a book!

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To be in the running to win one of two new iPad Minis, simply take a pic of yourself of reading with your child (under 12) during The Reading Hour on Tuesday 19 August 6-7pm and post it on the Libraries SA Facebook page for a chance to win!

The Reading Hour kicks off Tuesday August 19th 6pm-7pm when people from all over Australia will simultaneously read with their children.

The Reading Hour kicks off Tuesday August 19th 6pm-7pm when people from all over Australia will simultaneously read with their children.

To enter the competition to win one of two iPad Minis, follow the THREE steps below:

1) Take a photo of yourself reading with your child (aged under 12) on Tuesday August 19th 2014 between 6pm-7pm

2) Visit www.facebook.com/LibrariesSA and upload your photo to this Facebook page. To do this, look for the words ‘Write post’ (using a mobile device) or ‘Write something’ (using a PC). See image below to help guide you. Your photo must be submitted by 10am Tuesday August 26th 2014

3) Provide your contact details via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RHSA2014 We only need these details and you will be contacted if you are a winner.

A photo album will be created of all entries submitted and Facebook users will be asked to vote on their favourite photos.

For the full list of terms and conditions, please follow the link below: http://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=518

Reading Hour 2014

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Reading Hour 2014 is Tuesday 19 August, 6-7pm so cancel your plans, forget the housework and settle back with an old favourite or new book.

Reading seems to be considered a luxury these days but it is without a doubt one of the best things you can do for the mind and soul. All the research backs it up! If you’re not a regular reader, why not take the chance to become a member of the library and indulge in some quality reading?

This year’s Reading Hour ambassador is actor and writer William McInnes, who says ‘Reading makes me think about the world that’s been…makes me think about the world that is…and makes me think about the world that could be.’

Author and actor William McInnes is the official ambassador for Reading Hour 2014.

Author and actor William McInnes is the official ambassador for Reading Hour 2014.

The Reading Hour initiative reminds parents and caregivers that reading together doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking in their busy lives, and that sharing a book with a child for ten minutes a day – or just over an hour a week – will still give that child the best chance of becoming a good reader later in life, along with all the social and educational benefits it brings.

Discover and rediscover the joy of reading. Take an hour out of your day on Tuesday 19 August and sit back with a good book.

Discover and rediscover the joy of reading. Take an hour out of your day on Tuesday 19 August and sit back with a good book.

The Reading Hour supports all reading and literacy-related initiatives with the shared aim to unite everyone working together toward Australia becoming a nation of readers under one banner.

For more info, please visit http://www.love2read.org.au

Reading Hour 19 August 2014

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Discover and rediscover the joy of reading. Mark Tuesday 19 August 6-7pm in your diary and help us celebrate why reading is important.

The Reading Hour initiative reminds parents and caregivers that reading together doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking in their busy lives, and that sharing a book with a child for 10 minutes a day – or just over an hour a week – will still give children the best chance of becoming a good reader later in life, along with all the social and educational benefits it brings.

You can find out more about Reading Hour 2014 here: http://www.love2read.org.au/