Summer Reading Club | Kawartha Lakes Public Library

Thanks for a great 2024 Summer Reading Club!

701

Total Registrations

for Summer Reading Club

176K

Minutes
Read

For all participants

6,569

Program Attendees

Total Collected

484

Programs Offered

Across all branches

Registration

SRC Passport

Programs and Activities

Read, Play, Discover.

Our Summer Reading Club is the perfect way for kids, teens, and families to discover great books, join exciting activities, and celebrate the joy of reading all summer.

End of Summer Survey!

By completing the survey listed at the back of the reading passport, participants will qualify for a chance to win the end of summer prizes. Surveys must be completed by September 6 2025.

The lucky winner will receive a carry-on sized suitcase!

Complete the Survey

Registering for the Summer Reading Club

Registering In Person

Children and teens can register at any of our library branches with a parent or caregiver starting Saturday, June 20, 2026 and receive their Summer Reading Club package to get started!

Advance Online Registration

Parents and caregivers can pre-register their kids online starting Monday, June 15, 2026. Once registered, library staff will contact you when your Summer Reading Club package is ready for pickup at your preferred branch

The Summer Reading Club Passport

We have created a passport to help children track their reading, as well as to offer library challenges to make this summer extra fun.

Here’s how it works:
Participants are encouraged to try to read for at least 15 minutes a day, either by themselves or with an adult, and mark off a box in the passport for each day you read.

Programs and Activities

Each summer, we offer a fun-filled lineup of activities as part of our Summer Reading Club! Our in-branch programs are designed for children ages 4–10, with some crafts and activities requiring adult supervision. No registration is required for these programs.

More to Explore

Storywalks

Storywalks are available in many communities this summer. A Storywalk is where pages of a children's book are posted on large yard signs stationed around a trail. This is a fun and educational activity that pairs literacy with physical activity and encourages families to get outside.

To view a complete schedule of Storywalks that are currently being offered, visit the Storywalk webpage.

Storywalks

Pop-Up Storytimes

We will have pop up storytimes in the community all summer long. Follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram @kawarthalibrary) to discover where you can find us next. Some appearances may include the Balsam Lake Provincial Park, Fenelon Falls Locks, Bobcaygeon Beach Park, Logie Park and more! Come on out for some outdoor fun!

Pop-Up Storytime

Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome feedback and suggestions to enhance our Summer Reading Club in the years to come.

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