About the TD Summer Reading Club
The TD Summer Reading Club is a free program that encourages kids (ages 3+) to read over their summer break from school. The program is adaptable to kids of all ages, interests, and abilities.
It gives kids an opportunity to learn and grow with each story. Kids set their own points goal, track their activities, and report back at the Library to earn prizes throughout the summer.
How it works
Timeline: 2025 Reporting & Prizes
- Registration opens on June 19 in branches and online for the TD Summer Reading Club at Halifax Public Libraries.
- Registration closes on August 30.
- The last day to report on your points goal is September 14.
1. Register
Registration opens June 19 in branches and here online.
Registration form link will be shared here when active.
2. Earn points
When you sign up for TD Summer Reading Club, you'll set your points goal for the summer.
Reading is more than just picking up a book. Kids can build literacy skills without even realizing it; by telling a story about their day, drawing a picture, or helping write a grocery list.
Kids also learn through play, so we encourage kids to stretch their imaginations to earn points in unique ways.
Kids can earn points by:
- Reading, reading, reading—to themselves or someone else
- Attending a Library program
- Telling a joke
- Writing a story
- Exploring a museum
- Conducting a science experiment
- Singing a song
- Playing a board game
- Playing a game or sport
- Making a craft
- Putting on a play
- Drawing a picture
- Anything that works your brain will help you gain!
- Visit the TD Summer Reading Club website, opens a new window for more ideas.
3. Keep track of your points
Keep track of your points in the Logbook you receive when signing up.
If you run out of pages, you can download and print an extra logbook page, here! Or, ask us at any Library branch.
Report in to the Library throughout the summer on your progress. The last day to report on your points progress is September 14, 2025.
4. Win cool prizes
Halfway & Full Points Prizes
You’ll get a mini prize when you hit your half points goal, AND your full points goal.
Grand Prizes
Hit your full points goal and you'll be entered for a chance to win the following Grand Prizes:
- A giant Squishmallow Reading Buddy (One winner at every Library branch and Office!)
- Bicycle and helmet from Cyclesmith ($500 value)
- Nintendo Switch Lite and Stardew Valley Game
- $200 LEGO.com gift card
- Outdoor Adventure Package
- Art Paint Kit
Questions?
Email us at src@halifaxlibrary.ca!
Rules and regulations
Contest eligibility: All draws are subject to Halifax Public Libraries' Contest Ineligibility Policy.
Prize details: Prizes may not be exactly as shown. Halifax Public Libraries makes no warranties with regard to the prizes. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. The prizes are not transferable and there are no substitutions (in cash or otherwise). The Library reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event of unavailability.
Prize notification and pick-up: Upon drawing, a parent or guardian of draw prize winners will be contacted via the telephone number provided during registration to inform them of the win. If the Library is unable to contact the parent or guardian within three (3) weeks of the draw, another winner will be selected. Draw prizes not picked up within six (6) weeks of the draw will be awarded to another eligible person.
Announcement of winners: The first names and registration numbers of the draw prize winners may be published on the Library website, and we may request the winner and parent/guardian permission to take a photo for website and/or social media use.