Australian libraries and library associations are behind a campaign to turn 2012 into the National Year of Reading, linking together all the great things that are already happening around books, reading and literacy, and giving them an extra boost, with inspirational programs and events taking place across the country.

Libraries will be partnering with government, the media, writers, schools, publishers, booksellers, employers, child care providers, health professionals and a whole host of other organisations that share our passion for reading.

The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It’s about supporting reading initiatives while respecting the oral tradition of storytelling. It’s about helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books. And most of all, it’s about Australians becoming a nation of readers.

Coffs Harbour City Library fully supports this fantastic initiative and will participating in the various activities and events throughout 2012. Key national initiatives include: 

• Our Story - one country reading - take part in Australia's biggest book group!
• Are we there yet? - a fun, educational activity for under 12s and their families
• It's never too late … to learn to read - read the winning short stories online
• Read This! - creative competition to promote your favourite books + $40K in prizes 
• Indigenous literacy - supporting national programs
• Library membership drive - to be launched in Library Week (21-27 May)
• The reading hour - a nation-wide event to be held on Sat 25 August

Visit www.love2read.org.au for more information about NYR2012.