Your Adventure Begins June 29 to August 25, 2013
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What are you doing this summer?
Set a course for adventure and journey around the world by joining the Summer Reading Club from June 29 to August 25. Keep up your reading throughout the summer for your chance to win some incredible prizes!
What is the Summer Reading Club?
Designed to keep kids reading over the summer, the Summer Reading Club emphasizes reading for enjoyment and includes terrific programs and activities throughout EPL. Research proves that reading over the summer helps kids when they return to school, and of course strong literacy skills help children throughout their entire lives. So there are short-term and long-term benefits to reading this summer!
When is the Summer Reading Club offered?
Registration starts Saturday, June 29, and continues until Sunday, August 25.
Who can join the Summer Reading Club?
Babies, toddlers and children of all ages are invited to join in the fun this summer. Families can read together. Siblings can read to each other. Mom and Dad can read to their babies. As long as your children are reading or being read to, they’re in the club!
Mark your calendars—bring your kids by any time on Saturday, June 29, or later and register them for the club. On top of all the reading, come down to the library and join us for fun games, activities, storytimes and other exciting programs happening this summer. Find out what's happening at the library this summer by picking up our Summer Library Guide or browse our online program listings.
How much does it cost and where do I register?
The Summer Reading Club is completely free! Children can register at any of our locations around the city. When you register, you will receive a TD Summer Reading Club package that includes a passport, stickers and a reading log sheet. For every completed log sheet, there is a chance to win. Start reading!
Download our Summer Reading Club handout for all the details.
Read 'em and Weep Win!
Kids...register for the Summer Reading Club and you'll receive a logbook and reading club package. Track every 10 minutes you read in your logbook and when you're done bring it in for a Completion Certificate, a small prize and be entered into our grand prize draw for a Nintendo 3DS with the Mario Kart 7 game.
If you continue reading throughout the summer, you can enter to win a prize draw of your choice by completing the bonus log sheets. The draws are for portable DVD players, Chapters Gift Cards, iPod Nanos and City of Edmonton Family Recreation Passes. The more you read, the more draws you can enter before August 25. You can also participate in our weekly games!
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* Prizes may not be exactly as shown and are subject to change without notice.
Find out what's happening at the library this summer by picking up our Summer Library Guide or browse our online program listings.
School's out for summer...
But that doesn't mean kids should stop reading! Encourage your students to participate, and you’ll see what a difference reading all summer makes when they come back to school in the fall. This handout will give them all the information they need to kick-start their summer reading.
Our staff are available to visit your school to get your kids excited about reading this summer. Contact your local branch today to schedule a visit from your friendly neighbourhood library staff member!
| Bookable Dates*: | May 27 to June 26 |
| Length: | 30 minutes per presentation (includes time for class exchange) |
| Presentations: | Maximum of three (3) per school |
| Audience: | Grades K to 6 |
| Required Setup: | Two (2) tables and two (2) glasses of water |
* Please book at least one month prior to your preferred date to allow us time for scheduling.
Find out what's happening at the library this summer by picking up our Summer Library Guide or browse our online program listings.
What to read, what to read???
Want to join the Summer Reading Club, but don't know what to read? Let us help you!
EPL staff have compiled 100 stories that will make you laugh, bring tears to your eyes and scare the bejeebers out of you...sometimes all at the same time!
Just click the image below to view the booklet in a new window. Use the arrows at the top of the page to scroll through the pages and find your favourite.
Still looking for more great reads? Check out EPL's award-winning 100 Great Books to Read Together and the sequel, 100 More Great Books to Read Together.
Find out what's happening at the library this summer by picking up our Summer Library Guide or browse our online program listings.
| What are families saying about EPL and the Summer Reading Club? | The Summer Reading Club features fun times and silly stories, like this one... |
