Warm Winter Read 2026 Terms & Conditions
1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
3. By registering for the Warm Winter Read, participants acknowledge that personal details including email addresses will be required. These will be used for the purpose of the Warm Winter Read prize draw and may be shared with the nominated library service. They will not be shared with other parties or used for any other purpose.
N.B. Promoter referenced throughout these terms and conditions may differ according to the state of entry. This term denotes the organisation overseeing the statewide running of the competition.
Who can enter?
1. Entry is open to public library members in Victoria and Tasmania.
2. Entry is open to anyone over 16 years of age.
3. Where the participant is between 16 - 18 years of age, permission must be granted by a relevant parent or guardian.
When to enter?
1. The Competition Period commences on Monday 1 June 2026.
2. The Competition Period closes on Monday 31 August 2026.
How to enter?
To submit a digital entry:
1. Register on the ReadBooks platform (https://readbooks.com.au/register)
2. Submit book ratings and/or reviews of the books you read OR track days read to be eligible for prizes.
3. Complete all required fields in the submission(s).
4. Submit all ratings and/or reviews OR reading logs by Monday 31 August 2026.
To submit a paper entry:
1. Collect a paper entry form from your local library branch
2. Complete book ratings and/or reviews, OR track days read to be eligible for prizes
3. Return paper entry form to your local library by Monday 14 September 2026. No late entries will be accepted.
How to win
1. Each entrant who has entered the competition over the Competition Period in accordance with these terms and conditions will be entered into the relevant prize draws.
2. One winner will be selected from each state for each prize level. A total of 4 prizes are available per state.
3. The winners will be selected from a random draw of entries received in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Prizes will be allocated in the order in which they are drawn.
4. To be eligible for the different levels of prizes entrants must complete the following:
a. Level one: Rate and/or review one book, or track five days of reading
b. Level two: Rate and/or review three books, or track ten days of reading
c. Level three: Rate and/or review six books, or track twenty days of reading
d. Level four: Rate and/or review nine books, or track forty-five days of reading
5. The winners will be informed by their nominated library within one month of the draw. If a winner rejects their prize or the entry is invalid or in breach of these Terms and Conditions, the winner’s prize will be forfeited, and the Promoter shall be entitled to draw another winner.
6. The winner must, on request by the Promoter, be able to provide evidence which, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Promoter, demonstrates that the winner is an eligible entrant and has complied with these Terms and Conditions.
Prizes
1. The following state-wide prizes are available to win:
a. Level one – Book Bundle
b. Level two – Book Hamper
c. Level three – Headphones
d. Level four – Kobo eReader.
2. The winners will be contacted by their nominated library service. Prizes will be redeemed at a library branch specified at the time of notification. Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming prizes are not included. Redemption of the prizes is subject to terms and conditions of the issuer.
3. The prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the winners are unable to use the prizes as stated. If the winners are unable to satisfy these terms and conditions, a prize is not utilised or is not taken by October 31, 2026, the prize will be forfeited by the winner, and no substitute prize or cash will not be awarded in lieu.
4. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash, transferred, or otherwise exchanged. Once collected, the prize becomes the property and responsibility of the respective winners.
5. If participating in the prize draw, the winners (or their relevant parent / guardian) agree that they may be contacted to participate in editorial activities relating to a promotion, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winners grant that any information collected for the promotion may be used perpetually and grant a nonexclusive license for the use of such footage and photographs in all media worldwide. The winner will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
No liability
• The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process.
• If consent is granted, winners agree to the Promoter using their name, likeness and image and/or voice (including photograph) in any media or unlimited period without renumeration for the purpose of promoting this competition (including any outcome) or related library activities.
• If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law to disqualify any entrant; or to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion as appropriate.
• Local library services and associated agencies and companies will take no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries.
• Any costs associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the internet service provider used.
• By uploading images to readbooks.com.au entrants automatically grant permission for the Promoter to use these images in promotional material if they choose.
• Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the State and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”)
Social media
This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered or associated with any social media platform (eg: Instagram, Facebook, etc.). Sharing on social media is encouraged but not required.
Public Libraries Victoria and readbooks.com.au
The Warm Winter Reads is a campaign developed and delivered by Public Libraries Victoria (PLV). The program uses ReadBooks.com.au, which is a reading challenge platform developed by PLV in collaboration with State Library of Queensland. PLV is committed to keeping personal information secure and only collects the minimum amount of data required to perform a task. PLV will:
1. Minimise the access of personal information only to those who require it within our organisation
2. Not disclose or share the stored information for any purpose other than where required to perform the task for which the information was originally submitted OR where required to by law
3. Not sell personal information for any reason or use it to generate a profit
4. Remove any or all personal information upon request of the person whose data has been captured
5. Not retain any data that is no longer being used for the original purpose it was submitted Please read the Privacy Policy (https://readbooks.com.au/privacy) to ensure you are comfortable with the conditions.
Please note that individual library services or local councils will not be held responsible for any unauthorised access or use of the personal information held by Public Libraries Victoria or Readbooks.com.au
Libraries Tasmania
Where required, Libraries Tasmania may access Tasmania participant information for the purpose of delivering and evaluating Warm Winter Read activities within Tasmania. All personal information received from PLV will be managed in accordance with the Tasmanian Personal Information Protection Act 2004.
Promoter’s details
The Victorian promoter is Public Libraries Victoria, PO Box 24131, 15 Southern Cross Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, admin@plv.org.au
The Tasmanian promoter is Libraries Tasmania, 91 Murray Street, Hobart 7000. Libraries.tas@libraries.tas.gov.au