Summer Reading Club 2024 2024 SRC- July 8 thru August 23, 2024 Who can join? The BC Summer Reading Club welcomes all children and their families to participate, and seeks to provide a free, accessible, and fully inclusive program. How do we join? Visit your local library! Library staff will be happy to register your child for free, and give them everything they need to join the Summer Reading Club. How does it work? Visit your local library and your child will receive a free reading record to keep track of their reading. Children also receive a weekly sticker to mark their accomplishments. Do I need a library card to join the BC Summer Reading Club? You don’t need a library card to join the Summer Reading Club! If you would like to borrow some books, just ask the staff about getting a library card. Do I need to be enrolled in a school? The Summer Reading Club is for school-age children (ages 5–14), but you do not need to be enrolled in a school to join. Homeschoolers are welcome to join! What do children read for the Summer Reading Club? Children read story books, information books, graphic novels, and even comic books! They read in whatever language they wish, including American Sign Language, and in whatever format they prefer, including audio books. They can also listen to someone else read or tell stories. Library staff will be happy to recommend books and more, for your child to enjoy! Is the program available in other languages? The Summer Reading Club program materials are bilingual (English and French) but children are encouraged to read books in whatever language they feel most comfortable, including ASL (American Sign Language). If you have any questions, just call or visit your library. Does the Summer Reading Club run all summer? Each library runs the program a little bit differently. The program usually begins in early July and usually ends in August. What if we miss a day of reading? No problem! Just keep reading. After 7 days of reading, your child will earn a sticker! What if my child can’t finish the program? Your child can still collect stickers even if they don’t finish. The reading record is yours to keep! What if we will be traveling this summer? Keep reading! If you are traveling within BC this summer, you can visit any public library — all participating libraries have been provided with extra stickers for visitors. If you are travelling out of the province, just let your library know
