BC Summer Reading Club
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Jun 1 - Aug 29
About this challenge:
For kids aged 0 to gr. 5.
Sign Up & Participate
Get rewards, play games, log your reading progress online, explore new stories, and earn exciting prizes along the way.
Who It's For
The Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at children from 4-11 years old. It supports this age group and their families by:
• Preparing children to get back to the classroom in the autumn.
• Supporting the move into a new year group or key stage.
• Boosting children’s confidence and self-esteem by supporting independent reading.
• Providing free access to books and fun family activities during the summer.
Our Research
The Reading Challenge is the state's biggest reading for pleasure programme for children, and helps get approximately 700,000 children into libraries each year.
In 2024, 70% of children who took part said they now feel more confident reading.
How It Works
The Reading Challenge is aimed at children from 4-11 years old. It supports this age group and their families by:
1. Sign Up
Click 'Join now' to create your account
2. Start Your Challenge
Let the fun begin and get your eyes on the prize
3. Log Progress
Log your progress to track how you are doing either online or offline
4. Earn Rewards
Unlock online badges and prizes when you hit your milestones and goals
Questions?
Email src@coqlibrary.ca
Prizes Fine Print
Contest runs June 1 to August 28, 2026. Winners will be selected on September 4, 2026 by random draw. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Winners will be notified by phone or email by September 11, 2026 and must collect their prize at the City Centre, Poirier, or Library Link branches. If Coquitlam Public Library cannot get in touch with a winner within two weeks from the draw date, another winner will be selected through random draw. Winners forfeit unclaimed prizes 3 months from notification. By entering, you are providing your information to Coquitlam Public Library, and it will be used to contact the prize winners.