Summer Reading Clubs
We invite everyone to spend their summer reading! With over 120,000 e-book titles for adults, children and teens in our CloudLibrary and great selections for kids in Tumblebooks Online all you need is a library card - and you are ready to download your next reading adventure!
Kids Summer Reading Club Register now!
Get ready for Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all interests and abilities. TD Summer Reading Club (SRC) is a free program that celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories. It’s designed to inspire kids to explore the fun of reading.
Game On! Read and explore stories and activities to spark curiosity. Kids can participate online anytime, anywhere – wherever summer takes you. The club is designed for kids aged 3 to 12 years old; enjoy special online programs, like:
With the online Summer Reading Club the more you read the more virtual awards and badges you’ll earn.
Visit our Book Lists for Kids for great reading suggestions.
Starting Monday, June 1, 2020 Register now!
Visit your App or Play Store and download the FREE Beanstack Reading Tracker App to get started earning virtual prizes!
Teen Summer Reading Club Register now!
Students in Grades 7-12 are invited to join the online Summer Reading Club - the more you read the more virtual awards and badges you’ll earn. Explore new reads, read books online, complete activities, write jokes, stories, reviews and more.
Visit our Teen Reviewer's Page for great reading suggestions from other teens!
Starting Monday, June 1, 2020 Register now! to play online.
Visit your App Store and download the FREE Beanstack Reading Tracker App to get started earning virtual prizes.
Adult Summer Reading Club - Simcoe Reads
Five books, five champions, one winner! 5 local libraries (Barrie, Bradford, Essa, Innisfil and Midland) will participate in this Battle of the Books to get our communities listening and reading. Simcoe Reads will showcase a local celebrity from each library to champion a book. The challenge will continue all summer with a multi-library, live debate planned in Fall 2020 to award the winning book. The Barrie Public Library's champion will be 107.5 radio host, Lisa Morgan. She will advocate for her selected book title, through on-air conversations and will attend the finale event.
Visit your App Store and download the FREE Beanstack Reading Tracker App to get started. The Simcoe Reads five book title selections will be posted starting Monday, June 15, 2020.