For every 100 books read as part of the annual Summer Reading Program run by Logan Libraries, Logan City Council will plant one tree – up to a maximum of 1000 trees.

The reading program runs from December 2 to February 28 and will culminate in a special planting day.

Mayor Jon Raven said he loved the idea of encouraging young people to read while helping to green the city.

“We know that young people are often mindful of the environment and nature,” Cr Raven said.

“By connecting reading for pleasure with trees that can literally grow up with the young person we are creating a legacy for the city and the community.”

Bookings for all Logan Libraries’ free holiday activities are essential and can be made online at Logan Libraries

Council’s popular KRANK School Holiday Program features activities for children aged  5 to 17 years and also runs from  January 4 until January 19.

Online bookings open at 9:00am on December 9 at KRANK School holiday program

Activities are always popular and those interested are encouraged to book early once the booking window opens.

KRANK program booklets are available at Council’s Customer Service Centres and Logan Libraries or visit the website for the full program.

The Logan Art Gallery school holiday program between January 7 and January 17 offers participants the chance to create animal inspired painted magnets, large bird scale paintings, animals in acrylic paint and birds in charcoal and collage.

For more information and to book into the sessions, visit the what’s on section on the gallery’s page at LoganArts.

A free interactive program will also operate at Logan Art Gallery between 10:00am and 2:00pm from January 22 to January 24 as part of the Queensland Art Gallery’s Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) regional touring project Asia Pacific Triennial Kids on Tour.

Bookings are not required for this program as unlimited spaces are available.