The initiatives are designed to bring reading, creativity and community connection together, and encourages storytelling through writing, poetry, art and music.
Mayor Ashley Hall said Book Week provides an important opportunity to celebrate reading, creativity and community connection.
"Libraries play a vital role in bringing people together, inspiring lifelong learning and fostering a love of stories from an early age,“ he said.
"Book Week is a wonderful opportunity for children and families to engage with reading in new and creative ways, and council is proud to support events that encourage imagination, learning and community participation."
In the lead up to Book Week, Edward River Library invited children and young people to add their voice to this year's Symphony of Stories through the Collage Poetry Competition.
Participants are invited to create a poem using a collage of cut-out words and images, either from materials provided by the library or from magazines and items they have at home.
Entries are due on August 22, with winners announced at the Book Week Fun Day on August 28.
The competition has been developed to encourage children to explore storytelling in a creative and accessible way.
Entries will be displayed at the library, giving young writers and creators the opportunity to share their work with the community.
Edward River Library coordinator Christine Evola said this year's activities were designed to bring the Book Week theme of ‘Symphony of Stories’ to life.
"Poetry doesn't have to be long or complicated. Just like song lyrics, poetry can tell a story, create a feeling or spark an idea in only a few words.
“With the collage poetry competition, we're encouraging children to get creative, have fun and see that stories can be created from everyday materials around them.”
The celebrations will culminate in the library's second annual Book Week Fun Day on Friday, August 28 from 2pm.
It will feature a range of free family-friendly activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, games, pavement art and a free Rotary barbecue. Costumes are encouraged.
Adding to the atmosphere, there will be a live radio broadcast from 2pm-3pm, before sharing recordings of selected poetry competition entries throughout the afternoon.
“With free activities, a live radio broadcast, music-themed fun and a free barbecue, we're looking forward to welcoming families for an afternoon of creativity, connection and celebration,” said Ms Evola.
For more information about Book Week activities, visit Edward River Library or go to https://www.facebook.com/edwardriverlibrary.
