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COVID-19 Update #5
May 05, 2020
We hope this finds you and your loved ones well and safe. Here is an update on the TD Summer Reading Club and how it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. As you know, the TD Summer Reading Club will be moving to an online only program for the...
COVID-19 Update #4
April 27, 2020
We hope this finds you and your loved ones well and safe. Here is an update on the TD Summer Reading Club and how it is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the current situation across Canada, we regret to inform you that the TD Summer Reading...
TD SRC and COVID-19: Update 3
April 20, 2020
It’s difficult to say when libraries will reopen or when families will feel comfortable visiting their local library and receiving print material and, as a result, many libraries are looking for online solutions in the face of extended service disruptions...
TDSRC and COVID-19: Update 2
March 30, 2020
Hello, We hope this finds you and your loved ones well and safe. Here is an update on the TD Summer Reading Club and how it is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We regret to inform you that we have cancelled the three official Get Your Summer Read On...
2021 Theme Vote
March 23, 2020
Please cast your vote for the 2021 TD Summer Reading Club theme. The poll is open until April 9, 2020. Happy Voting! To vote, click on the link above to go to our survey page with the 2021 theme options.
TDSRC and COVID-19
March 19, 2020
Hello, We hope this finds you and your loved ones well and safe. Here is a quick update on the TD Summer Reading Club and COVID-19. The Club’s material is currently being printed and distribution should take place as planned, in late April/early May....
2019 Library Awards—Winners selected!
March 11, 2020
We would like to thank all libraries that submitted an application for the TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards 2019. We are pleased to announce that the winners have been selected and notified. The Library Awards will be presented at two events: English...
TD Summer Reading Club 2020 Promotional Items
March 02, 2020
Dear Libraries, It’s that time of year again! Time to place your orders for the upcoming 2020 TD Summer Reading Club program. The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out and get your orders in early! The deadline to submit your...
The TD SRC on YouTube
February 18, 2020
The TD Summer Reading Club will be on YouTube this summer! In May 2020, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is launching a YouTube channel to showcase videos and links to resources about Canadian books for children and youth. The channel, called...
DVD courtesy of the National Film Board
February 10, 2020
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for the 2020 TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) theme. Libraries can request a DVD that includes all of the films or request a document with links to download the films. Libraries can request...
Sister Libraries 2020
February 03, 2020
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to team up and prepare for another remarkable year with the TD Summer Reading Club. We are pleased to announce the return of the Sister Libraries program for 2020! In this program, we match your...
2020 Top 10 English Recommended Reads
January 21, 2020
We’re pleased to announce our top 10 recommended reads for the 2020 TD Summer Reading Club! The 10 books are written by Canadian authors and fit with our “Game On!” theme. These books—along with 10 French titles—will be featured in our printed brochure...
2020 Content Now Live
January 13, 2020
We’re happy to announce that the TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) staff website is live with updated content for 2020. The Resources section has been updated with this year’s recommended reads, activities, images, promotional templates and program forms....
Join the TD Summer Reading Club 2020
January 06, 2020
We are now accepting orders for TD Summer Reading Club 2020 program materials. Here is how to get your free materials: 1. Complete the order form. 2. Send your completed order form to your provincial/regional coordinator by January 27, 2020....
Get Your Summer Read On Day 2020
November 25, 2019
As in past years, we’re asking all libraries to join in promoting the TD Summer Reading Club with fun activities as part of the fifth annual Get Your Summer Read On Day. To make it easier for libraries to participate in this nationwide registration drive,...
2019 TD Summer Reading Club Participant Survey Results
November 18, 2019
At the end of the summer, kids and parents/caregivers were asked to evaluate the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club. We received a total of 763 responses from kids and 468 responses from parents and caregivers. Survey findings Library members can access a summary...
TD Summer Reading Club 2020—Game On!
September 25, 2019
Theme In the spring, we asked library members to vote on four themes for the 2020 TD Summer Reading Club: “Conquer Your Fears/Heroes,” “Rhythm and Patterns,” “Game On!” and “Better Together.” Our thanks to everyone who voted! A total of 1,201 votes were...
Statistics and Evaluation 2019
August 28, 2019
The TD Summer Reading Club has retained Environics Research Group to gather the 2019 statistics and evaluation forms this year. Library contacts and regional administrators should have already received an email from TDSRC_Survey@Environics.ca containing...
Tell us about your accessible TD Summer Reading Club!
August 20, 2019
Survey As your 2019 TD Summer Reading Club winds down, we want to know what you thought of the support that we provided to help you offer an accessible reading program in your community. This year, we provided accessible notebooks and postcards, a complimentary...
Kids and Parent/Caregiver surveys are now available
August 12, 2019
Our Kids survey and Parent/Caregiver survey are now on the TD Summer Reading Club website—please see the top navigation panel. The surveys are an important tool to help us evaluate and improve the program. The surveys will be available from August 6 to...
New Library Award prize amounts for 2019
July 12, 2019
New Library Award prize amounts for 2019 Each year, the Library Awards jury is impressed by the wonderful programs offered in libraries across Canada as part of the TD Summer Reading Club. Often, the points awarded by jurors to the top scoring libraries...
Submit your statistics for Get Your Summer Read On Day
June 21, 2019
We hope that everyone had a successful Get Your Summer Read On Day! If you haven’t done so already, please submit the total number of kids registered on your GYSRO Day, along with your branch name/system name (as applicable) to bac.clubtd-tdclub.lac@canada.ca by...
It’s almost time to Get Your Summer Read On!
June 05, 2019
Get Your Summer Read On (GYSRO) Day is fast approaching for libraries across Canada! Libraries will be kicking off their TD Summer Reading Club by offering events and activities on a day of their choice between Saturday June 15 and Saturday June 22, 2019....
Free DVD courtesy of the National Film Board
May 02, 2019
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for this year’s TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) theme. Interested libraries may contact the NFB to obtain a free DVD that includes all of the films listed below, complete with the necessary...
Updates to the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club
April 17, 2019
We’re pleased to announce a number of updates and enhancements to the TD Summer Reading Club program for 2019! Summer Learning Libraries across Canada are increasing the impact of their summer programming by engaging kids in both summer reading and summer...
Program Materials: New Templates for Quebec
April 09, 2019
We have updated the templates and guidelines section of our website with new templates for Quebec. Libraries in Quebec must use these templates that have a different logo footer because Quebec legislation prohibits commercial advertising to children under...
Don’t forget to cast your vote for the 2020 theme
April 02, 2019
If you haven’t already voted in the 2020 theme poll, there’s still time! The poll closes on April 11, 2019, so cast your vote now!
2020 Theme Vote
March 25, 2019
Please cast your vote for the 2020 TD Summer Reading Club theme. The poll is open until April 11, 2019. Happy Voting!
Extension: Sister Libraries 2019!
March 19, 2019
We are extending the questionnaire deadline for participation in the Sister Library program. You now have until March 26, 2019, to submit your completed form to bac.clubtd-tdclub.lac@canada.ca. We will send you your sister library’s name and contact information...
Get Your Summer Read On: June 15 – 22, 2019
March 18, 2019
What is it? Get Your Summer Read On (GYSRO) is the registration kickoff for the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) across Canada. As in past years, we’re asking all libraries to join in promoting the TD SRC with fun activities. When is it? Libraries...
Sister Libraries 2019
March 07, 2019
Summer is just around the corner, which means that it is time to team up and prepare for another remarkable year with the TD Summer Reading Club. We are pleased to announce the return of the Sister Libraries program for 2019! This is a program where we...
TD Summer Reading Club 2019 Promotional Items
March 01, 2019
Dear Libraries, It’s that time of year again! Time to place your orders for the upcoming 2019 TD Summer Reading Club program. The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out and get your orders in early! The deadline to submit your...
2019 Top 10 English Recommended Reads
February 05, 2019
We’re pleased to announce our top 10 recommended reads for the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club! The 10 books are written by Canadian authors and fit with our “Natural World” theme. These books—along with 10 French titles—will be featured in our printed parent...
2019 Content Now Live
January 28, 2019
We’re happy to announce that the TD Summer Reading Club staff website is live with updated content for 2019. The resources section has been updated with this year’s recommended reads, activities, images, promotional templates, and program forms. The...
Join the TD Summer Reading Club 2019
January 07, 2019
We are now accepting orders for TD Summer Reading Club 2019 program materials. We are pleased to share with you the memo giving more details on the TD Summer Reading Club 2019 program, materials, and some key dates for this year. Attached you will find...
TD Summer Reading Club Participant Survey Results
November 13, 2018
At the end of the summer, kids and parents/caregivers were asked to evaluate the 2018 TD Summer Reading Club. We received a total of 507 responses from kids and 231 responses from parents and caregivers. Survey findings Library members can access a summary...
Get Your Summer Read On Day 2019
November 07, 2018
Save the date! As in past years, we’re asking all libraries to join in promoting the TD Summer Reading Club with fun activities as part of the fourth annual Get Your Summer Read On Day. To make it easier for more libraries to participate in this nationwide...
TD Summer Reading Club 2019—Natural World
September 23, 2018
Theme In the spring, we asked library members to vote on three themes for the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC): “Game On,” “Amazing,” and “Natural World.” Our thanks to everyone who voted! A total of 1,064 votes were cast and the results were incredibly...
TD Summer Reading Club Statistics and Evaluation 2018
September 10, 2018
The TD Summer Reading Club has retained Environics Research Group to gather the 2018 statistics and evaluation forms this year. Library contacts and regional administrators should receive an email from TDSRC_Survey@Environics.ca containing a link to the...
TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards 2018
September 05, 2018
Do you plan to submit an application for the TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards for 2018? Be sure to review the criteria and include the application form, as well as supporting documentation. The deadline for submissions by email or by mail (postmarked)...
Kids and Parent/Caregiver surveys are now available
August 09, 2018
Our Kids survey and Parent/Caregiver survey are now live on our website. The surveys are an important tool to help us evaluate and improve the TD Summer Reading Club. The surveys will be available from August 9, 2018 to September 28, 2018. Please encourage...
CELA Accessibility Award
August 08, 2018
Please join us in congratulating Bibliothèque Jean-Lapierre (Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec) for winning the first CELA Accessibility Award for making their program more accessible to participants. They considered the needs of children with print disabilities...
Social media cover images are now available
July 26, 2018
Thank you for being so active on social media by sharing your fun summer activities. They are a great snapshot of all the wonderful work you’re doing to make this year’s TD Summer Reading Club a success. After seeing all of your great online content,...
Anne Villeneuve’s Colouring Pages and Bookmarks are Available!
July 24, 2018
Anne Villeneuve, our illustrator for the 2018 Club, has provided us with colouring pages and bookmarks. These are great to use as part of a program or you can make them available for kids to colour any time the library is open. We hope you’re having a...
Web Access Stickers with Unusable 4-digit Codes
July 23, 2018
Due to a printer error, 6% of the web access code stickers were printed with an unusable 4-digit code instead of the required 5 digits. When the 4-digit codes are entered at login, participants receive an error message. Please do not continue to distribute...
2017 TD Summer Reading Club Library Award winners and program highlights
July 17, 2018
Information about the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club Library Award winners and Honourable Mentions is now available on the website under Run the program > Library Awards. Hope you find the highlights of the winning programs interesting!
Submit your statistics for Get Your Summer Read On Day
June 25, 2018
We hope that everyone had a successful Get Your Summer Read On Day! If you haven’t done so already, please submit the total number of kids registered on your GYSRO Day, along with your branch name/system name (as applicable) to bac.clubtd-tdclub.lac@canada.ca...
Facebook and Twitter pages are live!
June 15, 2018
We’re pleased to announce that we have launched official Facebook and Twitter pages for the TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC). Check them out! Our primary target audience is parents and caregivers. We want them to see how accessible, welcoming, engaging,...
Get Your Summer Read On Day is approaching!
June 14, 2018
Get Your Summer Read On (GYSRO) Day is fast approaching for libraries across Canada! Libraries will be kicking off their TD Summer Reading Club by offering events and activities on a day of their choice between Saturday June 16 and Saturday June 23, 2018....
Your Chance to Host the 2019 Book Bash Canadian Children’s Literature Festival
June 05, 2018
I am pleased to announce that the Toronto Public Library Foundation is now accepting applications from Canadian public libraries to host the 2019 Book Bash Canadian Children’s Literature Festival! Book Bash Canadian Children’s Literature Festival is...
Get Your Summer Read On Day
May 04, 2018
What is it? Get Your Summer Read On (GYSRO) Day is the registration kickoff for the 2018 TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) across Canada. As in past years, we’re asking all libraries to join in promoting the TD SRC with fun activities. When is it? To make...
NFB films corresponding to the 2018 TD SRC theme
May 01, 2018
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for this year’s TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) theme. Interested libraries may contact the NFB to obtain free DVD copies of these films, complete with the necessary public performance...
Multilingual TD SRC Welcome Message for Parents and Caregivers
April 17, 2018
Last year, we created a simple message for parents and caregivers to explain what the TD Summer Reading Club is, and it was available for you to download and print, as needed, in English and French as well as the following languages: Arabic Cantonese...
Sister Libraries 2018
April 11, 2018
We are pleased to announce the Sister Libraries 2018 program! This is a program where we match your library with another library having similar goals and resources to exchange ideas or experiences. If your library is interested in being matched with another...
Library Member Survey
April 09, 2018
The TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) team is designing new measures for evaluating the Club’s outcomes and impact on children and their families. To help us do that, we're asking all library members to complete a 5–10 minute survey letting us know your...
TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards 2017
April 06, 2018
We would like to thank all libraries who submitted an application for the TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards 2017! We are pleased to announce that Spruce Grove Municipal Library, Clarington Public Library and Callander Public Library are the finalists...
Don't forget to cast your vote for the 2019 theme
April 04, 2018
If you haven’t already voted in the 2018 theme poll, there’s still time! The poll closes on April 11, 2018, so cast your vote now!
Get Your Summer Read On: June 16-23
March 28, 2018
Back in November, we reminded you to save the date for our third annual Get Your Summer Read On Day. To make it easier for more libraries to participate in this nationwide registration drive, this year libraries are encouraged to host their events and...
2019 Theme Vote
March 26, 2018
Please cast your vote for the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club theme. The poll will be open until April 11, 2018. Happy Voting!
TD Summer Reading Club 2018 Promotional Items
March 13, 2018
Dear Libraries, It’s that time of year again! Time to place your orders for the upcoming 2018 TD Summer Reading Club program. The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out and get your orders in early! The deadline to submit your...
2018 English Top Recommended Reads
February 07, 2018
The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library By Linda Bailey and Victoria Jamieson Tundra Books; 2017 ISBN: 9781101918326 Ages 8-11 Eddie is a tiny green bug who loves to read. When his Aunt Min goes to the library and doesn't return, Eddie springs into action....
2018 content now live
January 10, 2018
If you haven’t checked out the TD SRC staff website lately, be sure to take a look! There’s a new splash page, featuring a beautiful illustration by artist Anne Villeneuve. We’ve also updated the resources section with 2018 content including recommended...
Join the TD Summer Reading Club 2018!
January 05, 2018
We are now accepting orders for the 2018 TD Summer Reading Club program. We are pleased to share with you the memo giving more details on TD Summer Reading Club 2018 program, the promotional and program materials, and some key dates for the Club this...
Get Your Summer Read On Day 2018
November 27, 2017
Save the date! As in past years, we’re asking all libraries to join in promoting the TD Summer Reading Club with fun activities as part of the third annual Get Your Summer Read On Day. To make it easier for more libraries to participate in this nationwide...
Information About TD Employee Engagement
November 15, 2017
TD is looking for information about TD employee engagement in the TD Summer Reading Club as part of a new, year-end impact report that we are required to submit. If one or more TD employees played a role in your library’s TD Summer Reading Club programming,...
Deadline extended for TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards 2017 Applications
October 03, 2017
We are experiencing technical difficulties and are extending the deadline for TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards applications. Please submit your application by the end of day Friday, October 6, 2017, by mail or email. Please contact ashley-ann.brooks@canada.ca...
TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards 2017
October 02, 2017
Do you plan to submit an application for the TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards for 2017? The deadline for submissions by email or by mail (postmarked) - Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017. We look forward to reviewing all of the wonderful reading programs...
TD Summer Reading Club 2018... here we go!
September 27, 2017
Theme In the spring we invited you to vote on three theme options (peace/friendship, perspective and geeking out/indulge your passion). A total of 1211 votes were cast, and geeking out/indulge your passions emerged as the favourite, receiving 44%...
TD Summer Reading Club Statistics and Evaluation 2017
September 13, 2017
The TD Summer Reading Club has retained Nielsen to gather the 2017 statistics and evaluation forms again this year. Library contact persons and regional administrators should already have received an email from researchcina@nielsen.com containing a link...
Planning to apply for the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards?
August 25, 2017
Be sure to complete the 2017 Application form and review the criteria for the Library Awards on the TD SRC website under Run the program, Library Awards. Also, don’t forget that there is a new CELA Accessibility Award!
2017 Library Awards
July 26, 2017
The updated Library Awards section of the website is live – under Run the program. Be sure to check out details regarding the new CELA Accessibility Award!
What do I do with the Accessible Notebook?
July 25, 2017
What do I do with the Accessible Notebook? As part of your TD Summer Reading Club materials, you would have received one copy of the Accessible Notebook containing the same welcome messages, reading activities and space for kids to record the books...
TD SRC Kids’ Site – New features for 2017!
June 27, 2017
The national kids’ website has been live since June 13 – have you checked it out yet? We’re so proud of the site this year, and we really hope you’ll help us spread the word about it to the kids and families in your libraries. Our web team has made...
Reminder to submit your June 17 GYSRO Day stats
June 21, 2017
June 17th marked our second annual Get Your Summer Read On day, and we arranged two media events (one in Montreal and one in St. John's) to kick things off in style. Both were a great success, and included (amongst many other wonderful activities)...
2017 TD Summer Reading Club Program Materials
June 08, 2017
We currently have varying quantities of extra program materials at Library and Archives Canada. If your library requires any extra materials please contact emily.cousins@canada.ca. For accessible notebooks, please contact members@celalibrary.ca.
Get Your Summer Read On: June 17!
May 29, 2017
What is it? TD Summer Reading Club’s Get Your Summer Read On Day is the official registration “kick off” for the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club across Canada. When is it? Saturday, June 17 (hours subject to your library’s hours) Why are we doing this?...
Sister Libraries 2017
May 02, 2017
We are pleased to announce the Sister Libraries 2017 program! This is a program where we match your library with another library having similar goals and resources to exchange ideas or experiences. If your library is interested in being matched with...
TD SRC welcome message for parents and caregivers
April 27, 2017
We created a simple message for parents and caregivers to explain what the TD Summer Reading Club is, and had it translated into the following languages for you to download and print on an as-needed basis: English French Arabic Cantonese Cree Punjabi...
New book alert!
April 26, 2017
We always try to ensure we include the latest and greatest books fitting each year’s theme on our list of recommended reads, but we usually have to make early March the publication date cut-off point, to ensure you all have time to acquire these new...
Don’t forget to cast your vote for 2018!
April 05, 2017
If you haven’t already voted in the 2018 theme poll, there’s still time! The poll closes on April 13, so go on… cast your vote now!
Reminder : TD Summer Reading Club 2017 promotional items
March 28, 2017
A reminder that April 3, 2017 is the deadline to place your Hannah Promotions order on their website!
TD SRC Branding Webinar
March 28, 2017
The English version of the branding webinar is now available! Please note that the presentation must be viewed using Chrome or Firefox. The run time is approximately 16 minutes, and you can post any questions you have below, via the Contact Us page,...
NFB films corresponding to the 2017 TD SRC theme
March 21, 2017
The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for this year’s TD SRC theme. Interested libraries may contact the NFB to obtain free DVD copies of these films, complete with the necessary public performance rights. In exchange...
Branding Webinar - UPDATE
March 21, 2017
Due to some technical limitations we experienced with the audio and toll-free telephone access during test runs, we will no longer be conducting the webinar live. It is always our aim to provide participating libraries across the country with a satisfactory...
2018 Theme Vote
March 17, 2017
Please cast your vote for the 2018 TD Summer Reading Club. The poll will be open until April 13. Happy voting!
Get Your Summer Read On - June 17!
March 10, 2017
Back in November we reminded you to save the date for our second annual Get Your Summer Read On day on June 17. We'll be sharing more information as it becomes available, but in the meantime, the posters are now available for download, should you...
Participating Locations – Action Required
March 09, 2017
In our continued efforts to improve the content on the TD SRC staff website, we want to ensure that we are providing accurate information about participating locations, which will now be given at the system level only. For example, if your branch is...
TD Summer Reading Club 2017 promotional items
March 06, 2017
We are pleased to announce that the company Hannah Promotions is producing promotional items for TD Summer Reading Club 2017 program. Their website is now accepting orders. The deadline to submit your order is April 3, 2017. Thank you and do not hesitate...
Save the NEW date...TD SRC Brand Webinar
March 03, 2017
Please note that we've changed the date of the TD Summer Reading Club brand webinar to March 22, 2017, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST, to avoid conflicting with the Ontario March Break. We apologize for not realizing that in the first place! We’ll send out...
TD Summer Reading Club Branding Webinar Wednesday, March 22, 2-3pm, EST
March 02, 2017
As most of you know, the TD Summer Reading Club launched our new brand last year. While the brand guidelines, templates and creative elements are available on the staff site, we understand that some of you may have questions about how to use the brand...
2017 English Top Recommended Reads, Part 1
January 10, 2017
My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith and Julie Flett Orca Book Publishers 2016 ISBN: 9781459809574 Ages 0-5 “Beautiful illustrations show that simple pleasures like fresh-baked bannock and walking barefoot through grass can fill us with...
2017 English Top Recommended Reads, Part 2
January 10, 2017
Ralph, Flying Hound by Dave Paddon and alex kolano Running the Goat 2016 ISBN: 9781927917084 Ages 5-9 “You'll be rooting for Ralph in this rip-roaring, rhyming, tall tale from Newfoundland!” We love the rhythm of this book and the way Ralph displays an...
Join the TD Summer Reading Club 2017!
January 05, 2017
We are now accepting orders for the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club program. We are pleased to share with you the memo giving more details on TD Summer Reading Club 2017 program, the promotional and program materials, and some key dates for the Club this...
2017 content now live
December 16, 2016
If you haven’t checked out the TD SRC staff website lately, be sure to take a look! There’s a new splash page, featuring a beautiful illustration by artist Slavka Kolesar. We’ve also updated the resources section with 2017 content including recommended...
Get Your Summer Read On Day 2017
November 25, 2016
Save the date! Saturday, June 17 is Get Your Summer Read On Day across Canada. We’re asking all libraries to celebrate with fun activities and staff engagement to promote the TD Summer Reading Club – and drive single day registrations. More information...