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Join our Scavenger Hunt this summer

Join our fun Sam’s Summer Scavenger Hunt this January, presented in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong.

Pop into one of the participating libraries to take part and go into the running to win some great prizes!

Collect a paper form from any of the below libraries, explore your local library and drop the completed form back in the box at the library. Each library has prizes to giveaway for ages 2-5 and 6-12 years, including Adventure Park gift cards, Bounce passes, MOPA, Carousel, Playhut, National Wool Museum Family passes and Swim Sport and Leisure Centre tickets!

The hunt will run from Tuesday 2 January - Saturday 20 January and is open to kids aged 2-5 and 6-12.

All winners will be contacted by a library staff member on the email or phone number provided by 5pm on Monday 22 January, all prizes must be collected from the library.

Participating libraries:

  • Belmont
  • Corio
  • Boronggook Drysdale
  • Geelong West
  • Newcomb
  • Ocean Grove
  • Waurn Ponds

Questions? Ask your friendly library staff.

T&Cs apply, please see the City of Greater Geelong website for full details

 

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