The Dubbo branch of Macquarie Regional Library encouraged readers to have a blind date with a book on Thursday.
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The event was in honour of Australian Reading Hour on September 19.
Australian Reading Hour started back in 2012. Each year it encourages people to spend a bit of time reading.
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Macquarie Regional Library wanted people to pick up reading again, while reminding them it's an enjoyable past time and stress reliever, not just a way of gathering information.
Australian Reading Hour was marked across all branches of the Macquarie Regional Library.
In Dubbo, people were encouraged to go on a blind date with a book. A number of novels were wrapped up and only the first line could be read. Readers were encouraged to expand their horizons and try something they may not normally try.
There was hesitation at first, but participants quickly realised the activity was a bit of free fun. If they didn't like their blind date they could return the book to the library.
Anyone who visited the library on Thursday was also encouraged to take a photo at the selfie station and publish it using the hashtags #takethetime and #AustralianReadingHour.
The Wellington branch held a similar event.
In Wellington, readers could go on a speed date with a book.
Participants were able to sit down with a cup of tea and cake and have a speed read of a new book.
The library encouraged everyone to read the first few pages of a genre they wouldn't normally pick up.
Australian Reading Hour ambassador Anthony Field, also known as the blue Wiggle, encourages children and families to read together.
"Reading, rhyming, singing and talking - beginning from birth - profoundly influence literacy and language development, the foundations of all other learning," he said.
"When other family members become involved or encourage the reading experience it can lead to a very positive, worthwhile, bonding moment as well."