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About the TD Summer Reading Club

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: 2026 Reporting & Prizes

  • Registration opened on June 17, 2026 in branches and online for the TD Summer Reading Club at Halifax Public Libraries.
  • Registration closed on August 31, 2026.
  • The last day to report on your points goal was September 13, 2026.
  • Prize draws took place in Fall 2026. Scroll on to see the winners!
  • Check back in Spring 2027 for Summer 2027 incentives, information, and registration!

1. Register

Registration opened June 17, 2026 in branches and here online.

Registration is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2027.

Kids: Please ensure you have an adult help you fill out your registration form.

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 was September 13, 2026.

4. Win cool prizes

Halfway & Full Points Prizes

Kids got a Squishy Mochi prize when they hit their half points goal, AND their full points goal.

2026 Grand Prize Winners

Congratulations to these lucky readers! Check back in Spring 2027 for Summer 2027 prize incentives.

  • A LEGO set (one winner at every Library Branch & Office!)

    • Damien, Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
    • Sherlline, Keshen Goodman Public Library
    • Brooklyn, Woodlawn Public Library
    • Malin, Central Library
    • Vedansh, Bedford Public Library
    • Jadesola Samuell, Captain William Spry Public Library
    • Eli, Sackville Public Library
    • Charlotte, Cole Harbour Public Library
    • Anika, Alderney Gate Public Library
    • Dhaksha, Halifax North Memorial Public Library
    • Salma, Dartmouth North Public Library
    • Sonny, J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library
    • William, Tantallon Public Library
    • Lawrence, Musquodoboit Valley Library Office
    • Enoch, Preston Township Library Office
    • Rokley, Sheet Harbour Public Library

  • Nintendo Switch 2 with Pokopia

    • James, Alderney Gate Public Library

  • Giant Art Supply Kit with wooden easel

    • Helia, Keshen Goodman Public Library

  • Bike & Helmet from CycleSmith Halifax (up to $500 value)

    • Teddy, Captain William Spry
  • Nova Scotia Museum Passes
    • Noah, J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library
    • Danica, Captain William Spry Public Library

5. 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.