Macquarie Regional Library has launched this year's summer reading challenge.

Open to young people aged five to 18-years-old, the challenge aims to promote reading, while supporting children's literacy development. It runs from the start of December until the end of January.

"The popular Summer Reading Challenge kicks off the beginning of what is set to be an exciting summer with a variety of fun in-house and at home school holiday programs occurring throughout January," library manager Kathryn McAlister said.

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To join the challenge, visit any Macquarie Regional Library branch to register and receive a challenge sheet.

As participants complete a series of reading challenges, they receive prizes and incentives for further reading and go into the major prize draw to win one of three Samsung Galaxy Tablets.

In addition to the Summer Reading Challenge, all Macquarie Regional Library branches will be offering a range of activities and events throughout summer.

More details are available from each branch or the library website.