Summer Starts at EPL
Our 2023 Summer Starts annual summer program for kids is now complete. Check back next year for more fun, events and prizes.
Did your kids participate in our Summer Starts program this year? Whether they engaged in logging their reading, joined our exciting events, embarked on a scavenger hunt, or explored other captivating DIY activities, we'd love to hear your thoughts so we can make next year's program even better. Please take a couple of minutes to complete our survey
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Starts - FAQs
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You can pick up your registration package at any EPL location between June 24 and August 26, 2023. The registration package includes:
- A Reading Log to track your reading minutes
- An activity booklet from the TD Summer Reading Club
- A Read and Win bookmark and 2 general admission tickets to K-Days (while supplies last); thank you to Explore Edmonton for providing these items
- A list of recommended reads
- A sticker sheet
- An origami bookmark
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 Starts 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 24 to August 26, 2023.
For every six hours you read, you'll get a button and earn one entry into the grand prize draw to win one of four prize packages including our Out of this World Prize Pack, Creative Builder Prize Pack, Wild Edmonton Annual Membership and Zach Hyman Book Prize Pack.
Prize Packs include:
Out of this World Prize Pack: Ozobot Evo Entry Kit and Astronaut Starter Kit from KiwiCo
Creative Builder Prize Pack: Imagination Playground: Medium Loose Bone Parts (Dinosauer) and 3Doodler 3D Pen Set for kids
Wild Edmonton Annual Membership: Annual Family Memberships to Edmonton Valley Zoo and John Janzen Nature Centre
Zach Hyman Book Prize Pack: Copies of The Magician's Secret, The Hockey Hero, and The Bambino and Me; Signed Zach Hyman postcard -
Summer Starts at EPL has amazing prizes this year! Here's what you can win:
One of four prize packs: Out of this World Prize Pack, Creative Builder Prize Pack, Wild Edmonton Annual Membership, or Zach Hyman Book Prize Pack
- 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:
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How to win? Read for six hours! Every six hours means another button.
Prize Packs include:
Out of this World Prize Pack: Ozobot Evo Entry Kit and Astronaut Starter Kit from KiwiCo
Creative Builder Prize Pack: Imagination Playground: Medium Loose Bone Parts (Dinosauer) and 3Doodler 3D Pen Set for kids
Wild Edmonton Annual Membership: Annual Family Memberships to Edmonton Valley Zoo and John Janzen Nature Centre
Zach Hyman Book Prize Pack: Copies of The Magician's Secret, The Hockey Hero, and The Bambino and Me; Signed Zach Hyman postcard -
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Summer Starts at EPL has a mix of in person events and in-person performers. 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!
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