Summer Reading Fest
June 28 - August 23, 2025
Join us for a globe-trotting summer filled with reading, events, prizes, and adventures from around the world! This summer there are amazing free classes and events happening at all 21 EPL locations, in addition to exciting special guest performances. In total there are more than 500 activities to keep you busy! Starting June 28, visit any EPL branch to sign up for Summer Reading Fest and pick up your reading log. For every six hours that you read, you can make a button and be entered to win one of the five grand prizes.
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Reading Challenge
EPL participates in the TD Summer Reading Club, Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids. For every six hours you read, you'll receive a button (while supplies last) and entries into both our weekly book prize and our grand prize draw.
Whether you like reading graphic novels, cookbooks or listening to audiobooks—it all counts!
There are two ways to track and submit your time this year:
- On paper: Visit any EPL branch to pick up a paper copy of the reading log and drop off your ballot for the grand prize draw. Need another reading log? Ask staff for one while you're there.
- Online: Can't visit a branch? Enter your time online, opens a new window for every six hours you read. Make sure to select EPL as your branch and include parent contact information and you'll automatically receive an entry into the grand prize draw.
EPL Picks Kids: 2025 Summer Reading for Kids 9-12
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EPL Picks Kids: 2025 Summer Reading for Kids 9-12
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Events
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Attend one of our Summer Reading Fest events at your local branch or online.
Summer Reading Fest Event Calendars
Performers
Beyond Bollywood with South Asian Arts Movement
This fun dance and movement workshop led by Ashley Anjlien Jumar takes participants on a journey to learn various styles of South Asian dance. Learn about how Bollywood Dance came to be, the history of dance in India and the intricacies of Indian dance styles. Ashley brings vibrant visual aides to her workshops including posters, ghungaroo (ankle bells), and a Tabla set (Indian drums). Ideal for participants ages 6 and up!
Dates, Times, and Locations:
Sunday, July 6, 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 6, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 11:00 a.m.
, Saturday, July 26, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 26, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, August 11, 11:00 a.m.
Monday, August 11, 2:00 p.m.
Prizes
Builder Prize Pack
LEGO Creator Pirate Ship, The LEGO Ideas Book and LEGO Minifigures 6-pack Series 27
Experience Prize Pack
Telus World of Science Annual Family membership and an ARC card or Telus World of Science Gift Card
Coding Creator Prize Pack
Ozobot Evo Starter Kit
Hockey Fan Prize Pack
An Edmonton Oilers jersey and copies of Zachary Hyman’s books The Bambino and Me, Hockey Hero, and The Magician’s Secret
Technology Prize Pack
Lenovo Android Tablet and noise cancelling headphones
FAQs
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You can pick up your registration package at any EPL location between June 28 and August 23, 2025. The registration package includes:
- A Reading Log to track your reading minutes
- A notebook from the TD Summer Reading Club
- 2 general admission tickets to K-Days (while supplies last); thank you to Explore Edmonton for providing these items
- A sticker sheet
The activity booklet is available for school age and pre-school ages. If you require an accessible TD booklet, such as large print, please ask an EPL staff member at your local branch.
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Summer Reading Fest is EPL's annual summer program that includes the popular summer reading challenge, events and guest performances, prizes, and so much more! It runs from June 28 and August 23, 2025.
For every six hours you read, you'll get a button and earn one entry into the grand prize draw to win one of five prizes including:
- Builder Prize Pack: LEGO Creator Pirate Ship, The LEGO Ideas Book and LEGO Minifigures 6-pack Series 27
- Experience Prize Pack: Telus World of Science Annual Family membership and an ARC card or Telus World of Science Gift Card
- Coding Creator Prize Pack: Ozobot Evo Starter Kit
- Hockey Fan Prize Pack: An Edmonton Oilers jersey and copies of Zachary Hyman’s books The Bambino and Me, Hockey Hero, and The Magician’s Secret
- Technology Prize Pack: Lenovo Android Tablet and noise cancelling headphones
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Summer Reading Fest at EPL has amazing prizes this year! Here's what you can win:
One of five grand prizes including:
- Builder Prize Pack: LEGO Creator Pirate Ship, The LEGO Ideas Book and LEGO Minifigures 6-pack Series 27
- Experience Prize Pack: Telus World of Science Annual Family membership and an ARC card or Telus World of Science Gift Card
- Coding Creator Prize Pack: Ozobot Evo Starter Kit
- Hockey Fan Prize Pack: An Edmonton Oilers jersey and copies of Zachary Hyman’s books The Bambino and Me, Hockey Hero, and The Magician’s Secret
- Technology Prize Pack: Lenovo Android Tablet and noise cancelling headphones
- How to win? Read for six hours. Every six hours means another entry into the draw.
A weekly book prize:
- How to win? Every week visit your nearest EPL location and find our mascot to be entered into a weekly book draw!
A button:
- How to win? Read for six hours! Every time you read for six hours, you will also be entered into our weekly book prize!
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Summer Reading Fest at EPL has a mix of events and performers happening at all of our branches throughout the summer. Check out our website or drop by any branch for more information.
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The TD Summer Reading Club is a nationally sponsored campaign that encourages children to read throughout the summer. Thousands of libraries across Canada (including EPL) participate. Visit tdsummerreadingclub.ca for more great activities, eBooks and content to stay busy all summer long!