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Sister Libraries – Summer 2024

March 04, 2024

Summer is just around the corner, and we are preparing for another wonderful edition of the TD Summer Reading Club! We are pleased to announce the return of the Sister Libraries program for 2024. In this program, we match your library with another library...

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Reminder: Order deadline for the TD Summer Reading Club 2024 Promotional Items

February 29, 2024

The Hannah Promotions website is accepting orders until March 6, 2024. Don’t miss out! If you have any questions about your order, please write to info@tdsummerreading.ca.  

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StoryWalk® is back for summer 2024

February 26, 2024

The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to announce the return of StoryWalk® for summer 2024, following another successful project last summer. A StoryWalk® is a fun, socially distanced activity that places a children’s book, page by page, on laminated...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2024 Promotional Items

February 05, 2024

It’s that time of year again! Time to place your orders for the upcoming 2024 TD Summer Reading Club program. The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out—get your orders in early! The deadline to submit your order is March 4,...

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2024 Staff Website Now Live

January 23, 2024

We invite you to visit the TD Summer Reading Club staff website, which is live with fresh content to help guide your 2024 summer planning. Under the Resources tab, you will find This year’s recommended reads, inspired by our theme “To the Stars” New...

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Reminder: TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards and CELA Accessibility Award application deadline is December 10, 2023!

December 05, 2023

Don’t forget to submit your TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards application showing the amazing programs your library did during summer 2023 to clubtd-tdclub@bac-lac.gc.ca. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards section...

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Join the TD Summer Reading Club 2024

November 24, 2023

We’re now accepting orders for TD Summer Reading Club 2024 program materials. Here’s how to register your library and order your free materials: Please consult the onboarding presentation and memo for important program information, material details and...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2023 CELA Accessibility Award

October 05, 2023

Tell us how you made your TD Summer Reading Club program welcoming to kids with disabilities by applying for the 2023 CELA Accessibility Award! The award criteria are based on how libraries took an inclusive approach to their programs by featuring alternate...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2023 Library Awards

September 20, 2023

Do you plan to submit an application for the TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards? Be sure to review the Evaluation Criteria PowerPoint to help you prepare your application. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards section...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2024 – To the Stars

September 12, 2023

We are excited to announce our winning theme for the 2024 edition of TDSRC: To the Stars. Thank you to all who participated in the poll last spring. The phrase “To the Stars” is only intended to guide those developing the program content; it is not intended...

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Statistics and Evaluation 2023

August 22, 2023

Maru/Blue will be gathering the 2024 statistics and evaluation forms this year. Library contacts and regional administrators will receive an email from support@marusurveys.com in September containing a link to the form. Please add this email to your white...

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New TD Summer Reading Club Accessibility Resources for Libraries and Families

July 19, 2023

Your summer reading clubs have begun and you’re ready to welcome kids and their families to your libraries. There are many resources on the TD Summer Reading Club site to help you offer an inclusive program for kids with disabilities. Support for families...

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The TD Summer Reading Club is underway!

June 21, 2023

It is time for your library to display your StoryWalk® 2023 kits around your libraries and your communities. In accordance with the licensing agreements with the publishers of this year’s story Treasure, the panels can only be displayed from June 12 to...

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TDSRC Teaser Video 2023 & Complementary NFB Films

June 12, 2023

View the TDSRC 2023 Teaser Video here. Enjoy it and share widely among school contacts, on social media or on your library website.   As well, see below for a reminder of this free opportunity through the National Film Board of Canada and find films to...

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Get Your Summer Read On: Launch Dates & Ideas

May 15, 2023

We encourage library members to kick off this year’s TD Summer Reading Club registration on any day from June 12 to June 26, 2023. The kids’ website will go live on June 12.   Announce Your Date and Get Ready ·       Promote the Club launch on your library’s...

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards!

May 12, 2023

The winners of the 2022 TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) Library Awards have been announced. The English program winners were announced at a ceremony on May 5, during the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference in Saskatoon. The winners were: First prize ($8,000):...

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StoryWalk® 2023 is ready to go!

May 08, 2023

The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to announce that the StoryWalk® kits are ready to be shipped to libraries across the country. More than 1,000 libraries will be hosting the StoryWalk® this summer! Participating libraries will receive their StoryWalk®...

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NFB films corresponding to the TDSRC 2023 Theme

April 03, 2023

The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) Check This Out theme. Seeing is believing, or is it? (54 minutes) The Danish Poet (15 minutes) The Great List of Everything | Season 1 | The...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2022 Impact Report

March 21, 2023

We are pleased to share the TD Summer Reading Club’s 2022 Impact Report with you. We encourage you to share this report with stakeholders and colleagues. This report demonstrates the value of the TD Summer Reading Club to participating children. Data...

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2022 Library Awards – Winners selected! 

March 17, 2023

We would like to thank all libraries that submitted applications for the 2022 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards. We are pleased to announce that the winners have been selected and notified.  The Library Awards will be presented at two events:  Recipients...

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Sister Libraries – Summer 2023

March 14, 2023

Summer is just around the corner, and we are preparing for another wonderful edition of the TD Summer Reading Club! We are pleased to announce the return of the Sister Libraries program for 2023. In this program, we match your library with another library...

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2024-2025 Themes Vote

March 09, 2023

Please cast your vote for the 2024–2025 TD Summer Reading Club themes. The theme will guide the TDSRC team in developing program content including the staff site activities and Recommended Reads list. The poll is open until March 31, 2023. To vote, click...

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Reminder: Order deadline for the TD Summer Reading Club 2023 Promotional Items

February 22, 2023

The Hannah Promotions website is accepting orders until February 28 2023. Don’t miss out! If you have any questions about your order, please write to info@tdsummerreading.ca.  

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StoryWalk® is back for summer 2023

February 20, 2023

The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to announce the return of StoryWalk® for summer 2023, following another successful project last summer. A StoryWalk® is a fun, socially distanced activity that places a children’s book, page by page, on laminated...

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2023 Top 10 English Recommended Reads

February 15, 2023

We’re pleased to announce our top 10 recommended reads for the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club! The 10 books are written by Canadian authors and fit with our “Check This Out” theme. These books—along with 10 French titles—will be featured in our printed brochure...

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TD Summer Reading Club National Committee Member Posting

February 09, 2023

Are you a librarian working in a Canadian library who is interested in contributing behind the scenes to the TD Summer Reading Club? The TDSRC is looking to add three members to the TDSRC National Committee to represent Indigenous libraries, Ontario libraries...

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2023 Staff Website Now Live

January 25, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) staff website is live, with updated content that you can use to start planning your summer. The Resources section includes recommended reads that fit our theme: Check This Out. There...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2023 Promotional Items

January 23, 2023

It’s that time of year again! Time to place your orders for the upcoming 2023 TD Summer Reading Club program. The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out—get your orders in early! The deadline to submit your order is February...

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Launch Dates for Summer 2023: Get Your Summer Read On

December 01, 2022

While the start and end dates of the TD Summer Reading Club are flexible, we would like to encourage libraries to open up their Club registration on any day of their choice between June 12 and June 26, 2023. We call this nationwide registration period...

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Reminder: Library Awards application deadline is November 14, 2022!

November 06, 2022

Don’t forget to submit your Library Awards application as an electronic file to ashley-ann.brooks@bac-lac.gc.ca by November 14, 2022. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards section of the TD Summer Reading Club website....

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Join the TD Summer Reading Club 2023

November 01, 2022

We’re now accepting orders for TD Summer Reading Club 2023 program materials. Here’s how to register your library and order your free materials: Please consult the memo for important program information, material details and key dates for the 2023 program....

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Important information: Changes to the TDSRC ordering timeline

October 17, 2022

Please note that, to avoid ongoing print industry supply chain issues such as those we experienced last year, we have decided to move up library registration to the fall (previously after the holiday season). Starting November 1, we will be accepting...

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Important reminder: Statistics and Evaluation 2022

September 15, 2022

Maru/Blue will be gathering the 2022 statistics and evaluation forms again this year. Library contacts and regional administrators should have received an email from support@marusurveys.com earlier this month containing a link to the form. If you have...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2023—Check This Out

September 12, 2022

In March, we asked library members to vote on potential themes for the 2023 edition of the TD Summer Reading Club. Close to 1,000 votes were cast, and the most popular theme was Cabinet of Curiosity. While working on a creative brief to fully explore...

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The end of StoryWalk® 2022

September 02, 2022

We hope you have enjoyed the StoryWalk® programs this summer! Since the licence agreement ends on September 5, you will have to remove them permanently after that date. You can recycle the Coroplast panels. Or you can cover up the story and use the panel...

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Your Chance to Host the 2023 Book Bash Canadian Children’s Literature Festival

August 24, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the Toronto Public Library Foundation is now accepting applications from Canadian public libraries to host the 2023 Book Bash Canadian Children’s Literature Festival!   Book Bash is a fun-filled, free children’s festival...

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Statistics and Evaluation 2022

August 22, 2022

Maru/Blue will be gathering the 2022 statistics and evaluation forms this year. Library contacts and regional administrators will receive an email from support@marusurveys.com in September containing a link to the form. Please add this email to your white...

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TDSRC Kids’ Site Registration

August 02, 2022

The TDSRC team are reporting on the number of kids registered on the TDSRC kids’ site at three points over the summer; in mid-July, mid-August and early September. These emails are auto generated and sent out nationally to all participating libraries,...

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Your Inclusive TD Summer Reading Club

July 26, 2022

How to make your program more accessible so that more kids will be encouraged to join You can encourage more families to participate in your magical summer reading club activities by considering accessibility. Your efforts will pay off by letting your...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2022 Library Awards

July 12, 2022

Do you plan to submit an application for the TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards? Be sure to review the Evaluation Criteria PowerPoint to help you prepare your application. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards section...

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Enhance Your StoryWalk® Experience

July 06, 2022

The TD Summer Reading Club invites you to share in the stories and resources we have prepared and presented for you on your StoryWalk® experience. It is our hope that, on your journey, you will learn about the relationships between the Indigenous peoples...

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Congratulations to the English Program Winners of the 2021 Library Awards and the Accessibility Award Winner!

June 08, 2022

The three English program winners of the 2021 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards and the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Accessibility Award winner were announced at an online awards ceremony on June 8, 2022, during the Atlantic Provinces...

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Countdown to summer

May 27, 2022

With the launch of the TD Summer Reading Club coming up, we want to share a few key resources and pieces of information to help you effectively promote and prepare for the Club. Promotional video Our promotional video (mp4) is ready to go! The video highlights...

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Program updates

May 17, 2022

Hannah Promotions will be shipping out library orders the last week of May. They are expected to arrive in time for the TD Summer Reading Club launch. If you have any questions about your order, please write to info@hannahpromotions-tdsrc.ca or...

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Congratulations to the French Program Winners of the 2021 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards!

May 11, 2022

The three French program winners of the 2021 TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) Library Awards were announced during a ceremony held on Thursday, May 5, as part of the Rendez-vous des bibliothèques publiques du Québec [Quebec public libraries event] at Théâtre...

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Update: Sticker Sheet Delivery

May 09, 2022

In March, we notified libraries of a delay in the delivery of the 2022 TDSRC stickers due to global supply chain issues. Unfortunately, our printer has since informed us that it will not receive the label materials until mid-June. As a result, delivery...

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StoryWalk® 2022 is ready to go!

April 27, 2022

The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to announce that the StoryWalk® kits are ready to be shipped to libraries across the country. More than 1,000 libraries will be hosting the StoryWalk® this summer! Participating libraries will receive their StoryWalk®...

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Get Your Summer Read On: June 13–27, 2022

April 04, 2022

We’re encouraging library members to open their registration for this year’s TD Summer Reading Club on any day of their choice from June 13 to June 27, 2022. Our kids’ website will launch on June 13. What should my library do to prepare? Choose your...

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Impact of Supply Chain Issues on TDSRC Materials

March 30, 2022

As you may know, many industries—including the print industry—are experiencing widespread supply chain issues. Despite shortages, our printers will be able to meet delivery deadlines for most of the 2022 TDSRC print materials, including the Club posters,...

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2021 Library Awards – Winners selected!

March 28, 2022

We would like to thank all libraries that submitted applications for the 2021 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards. We are pleased to announce that the winners have been selected and notified. The Library Awards will be presented at two events: Recipients...

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Sister Libraries – Summer 2022

March 18, 2022

Summer is just around the corner, and we are already preparing for another wonderful edition of the TD Summer Reading Club! We are pleased to announce the return of the Sister Libraries program for 2022. In this program, we match your library with another...

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2023 Theme Vote

March 14, 2022

Please cast your vote for the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club theme. The poll is open until April 1, 2022. Happy Voting! To vote, click on the link above to go to our survey page with the 2023 theme options.

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StoryWalk® Update

March 09, 2022

We are pleased to say the 2022 StoryWalk® has received an overwhelming amount of interest! Thank you to all the libraries that have submitted orders so far. We will be contacting all libraries the week of March 14, either to confirm receipt of their order...

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Reminder: Order deadline for the TD Summer Reading Club 2022 Promotional Items

March 02, 2022

The Hannah Promotions website is accepting orders until March 6 2022. Don’t miss out!

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NFB films for the TD SRC 2022

February 28, 2022

The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for the 2022 TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) Once Upon a Time; Myths and Legends theme. There are two modes of access to present these NFB films: Online streaming: Request links to the...

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StoryWalk® is back for summer 2022

February 22, 2022

The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to announce another free StoryWalk® for summer 2022, following a successful pilot project last summer. A StoryWalk® is a fun, socially distanced activity that places a children’s book, page by page, on laminated poster...

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2022 Top 10 English Recommended Reads

February 18, 2022

We’re pleased to announce our top 10 recommended reads for the 2022 TD Summer Reading Club! The 10 books are written by Canadian authors and fit with our “Once Upon a Time; Myths and Legends” theme. These books—along with 10 French titles—will be featured...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2022 Promotional Items

February 04, 2022

Dear Libraries, It’s that time of year again! Time to place your orders for the upcoming 2022 TD Summer Reading Club program. The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out—get your orders in early! The deadline to submit your order...

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2022 Staff Website Now Live

January 24, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the TD Summer Reading Club staff website is live, with updated content that you can use to start planning your summer. The Resources section includes 100 recommended reads that fit our theme: Once Upon a Time; Myths and...

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Join the TD Summer Reading Club 2022

January 14, 2022

We’re now accepting orders for TD Summer Reading Club 2022 program materials. Here’s how to get your free materials: 1.      Complete the order form and the Excel participating libraries list. 2.      Send your completed order form to your provincial/regional...

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Launch Dates for Summer 2022: Get Your Summer Read On

November 23, 2021

While the start and end dates of the TD Summer Reading Club are flexible, we would like to encourage libraries to open up their Club registration on any day of their choice between June 13 and June 27, 2022. We call this nationwide registration period...

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Kids’ Outreach Piece Voting

November 09, 2021

The TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) team is exploring potential changes to the kids’ outreach piece, and we want your opinion! You will find below four options for the kids’ outreach piece for 2022—including the fortune teller, which has been used for...

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Reminder: Library Awards application deadline is November 15, 2021!

November 05, 2021

Don’t forget to submit your Library Awards application as an electronic file to sophie.goderre@bac-lac.gc.ca by November 15, 2021. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards section of the TD Summer Reading Club website....

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The Library Awards application deadline is November 15, 2021!

October 15, 2021

Don’t forget to submit your Library Awards application as an electronic file to sophie.goderre@bac-lac.gc.ca by November 15, 2021. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards section of the TD Summer Reading Club website....

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TD Summer Reading Club 2022—Once Upon a Time; Myths and Legends

September 27, 2021

For the past two summers, the TD Summer Reading Club has had the same theme: Game On! After being introduced in 2020, this theme was repeated in 2021 because of the pandemic. We put the results of our most recent theme vote on hold . . . until now! Back...

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The end of StoryWalk® 2021

August 30, 2021

We hope you have enjoyed the StoryWalk® programs this summer! Since the licence agreement ends on September 6, you will have to remove them permanently after that date. You can recycle the Coroplast panels. Or you can cover up a story and use the panel...

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Statistics and Evaluation 2021

August 24, 2021

Maru/Blue will be gathering the 2021 statistics and evaluation forms this year. Library contacts and regional administrators will receive an email from support@marusurveys.com on September 1st around 1pm EST containing a link to the form. Please complete...

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StoryWalk® Press Release

July 09, 2021

We hope your summer reading program is off to a great start!  In order to promote your Storywalk® program at your library, we are happy to provide a generic press release for you to use.

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Program update StoryWalk®/Hannah Promotions

June 17, 2021

StoryWalk® We are excited to announce that over 500 StoryWalk® kits have been sent to participating libraries! If you have not received yours yet, you should receive it shortly. We would like to remind you that the StoryWalk® licences are now in effect...

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Issue with Pre-Reader Notebook Content

June 03, 2021

One library has reported receiving misprinted pre-reader notebooks containing the school-age STEAM activities instead of the intended early literacy activities . These misprinted notebooks still have the correct pre-reader cover and centrefold colouring...

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Ready, Set, Game On!

June 01, 2021

With the launch of the TD Summer Reading Club coming up, we want to share a few key resources and pieces of information to help you effectively promote and prepare for the Club. Promotional video Our promotional video is ready to go! The video highlights...

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StoryWalk® 2021 is ready to go!

May 27, 2021

The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to announce that the StoryWalk® kits are ready to be shipped to libraries across the country. More than 1,100 libraries will be hosting the StoryWalk® this summer! Participating libraries will receive their StoryWalk®...

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Support Canadian Publishers and Creators

May 19, 2021

The TDSRC team is proud to work closely with the Association of Canadian Publishers. Our guest blogger this week is their Executive Director, Kate Edward, with an important message for libraries.    By nature, book publishing is a collaborative process....

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2020 Library Awards - Winners selected!

May 17, 2021

We would like to thank all libraries that submitted applications for the 2020 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards. We are pleased to announce that the winners have been selected and notified. The Library Awards will be presented at two events: English...

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Webinar for TD Summer Reading Club 2021

May 11, 2021

Mark your calendars! The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to offer a live French webinar on May 19, 2021, from 10 to 11 am. To participate, please contact Sophie Goderre at Sophie Goderre for the event link.

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Webinar for TD Summer Reading Club 2021

May 07, 2021

Mark your calendars! The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to offer a live English webinar for new and returning library staff on May 13, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern time. The webinar will provide an overview of both the 2021 program and the Staff...

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Get Your Summer Read On: June 13–26, 2021

March 31, 2021

We’re encouraging library members to open their registration for this year’s TD Summer Reading Club on any date between June 13 and 26, 2021. We’re aiming to launch the Kids’ Site on June 15. While this year’s Get Your Summer Read On (GYSRO) will look...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2021 Promotional Items: Deadline Extension

March 29, 2021

The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out and get your orders in! The deadline to submit your order has been extended to April 2, 2021. Thank you for your support, The TD Summer Reading Club Support Team

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Sister Libraries 2021

March 15, 2021

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 2021! In this program, we match your...

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TD Summer Reading Club 2021 Promotional Items

March 01, 2021

Dear Libraries, It’s that time of year again! Time to place your orders for the upcoming 2021 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...

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2021 Recommended Reads

February 23, 2021

As mentioned in a recent blog post, the full list of TD Summer Reading Club Recommended Reads is now available on our staff website. You can also download the list in Excel format. While most books are new for 2021, we carried over those books advertised...

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NFB films corresponding to the TD SRC 2021 theme

February 18, 2021

The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for the 2021 TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) Game On! theme. There are two modes of access: Online streaming*: Request links to the films listed below. You can share these with your patrons,...

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StoryWalk® pilot project for summer 2021!

February 11, 2021

The TD Summer Reading Club is pleased to announce a free StoryWalk® pilot project for summer 2021! A StoryWalk® is a fun, socially distanced activity that places a children’s book, page by page, on laminated poster boards along a path or in a park. Kids...

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2021 Staff Site Now Live

January 25, 2021

We’re happy to announce that the TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) Staff Site is live with updated content for 2021. Due to COVID-19 service disruptions, the 2020 print materials were held in storage and will be distributed in 2021. This means that the...

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Library Awards application deadline: November 10, 2020!

November 03, 2020

Don’t forget to submit your Library Awards application as an electronic file to sophie.goderre@canada.ca by November 10, 2020. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards section of the TD Summer Reading Club website....

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Statistics and Evaluation 2020: Deadline Extension

September 30, 2020

We are extending the deadline to submit the 2020 statistics and evaluation forms from September 30 to October 7. Library contacts and regional administrators should have already received an email from Maru Blue (support@surveys.maruhub.com) containing...

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2020 Library Awards

September 28, 2020

Now that your TD Summer Reading Club has wrapped up, why not apply for the Library Awards? Download the Library Awards brochure to find out about this year’s awards program. You will find complete details and the application form in the Library Awards...

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The Battle of the Books: Dog Man Comes Out on Top

September 08, 2020

It was an exciting summer online for the TD Summer Reading Club. In our first-ever Battle of the Books, kids voted weekly in the 8-book tournament to determine their favourite summer read.  Here's the full tournament bracket:  The Battle served as a great...

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Statistics and Evaluation 2020

August 25, 2020

Maru Blue will be gathering the 2020 statistics and evaluation forms this year. Library contacts and regional administrators will receive an email from support@surveys.maruhub.com containing a link to the form. Please complete the form by September 30....

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TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards in 2020

July 29, 2020

COVID-19 has required libraries across Canada to develop new approaches to existing programs in order to meet the needs of all involved, from clients to staff. Because of the challenges in offering a modified summer reading program in 2020, the application...

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Kids and Parent/Caregiver surveys are now available

July 27, 2020

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 until late September....

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TDSRC and COVID-19: Update #10

June 29, 2020

We’ve received several requests for a printable 8 ½ x 11 poster that directs families to participate online this year. Here they are, in English and French. Thanks for posting these in your community!

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TD SRC and COVID-19: Update #9

June 19, 2020

We’re excited to launch the 2020 TD Summer Reading Club Kids’ Site! It is now live!  New this year: Kids who visit our site will be able to watch several online workshops by children’s authors and illustrators. Even those who haven’t registered! Some...

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TD SRC and COVID-19: Update #8

June 03, 2020

Many school boards across Canada have moved to remote learning so it may not be possible for library staff to visit schools to promote this year’s TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC). However, it’s still important to promote the TD SRC and to connect kids...

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COVID-19 Update #7

May 29, 2020

The National Film Board (NFB) has compiled a list of films suitable for the 2020 TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) theme. There are two sets of films and modes of access. The first set is for libraries that can still organize public screenings. The second...

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COVID-19 Update #6

May 11, 2020

As you know, we are working hard to shift to an exclusively online program and to find ways to support libraries and families through this difficult time. We hope the FAQ below will help address some of the questions you may have about the changes we’re...

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2019 Library Awards Winners

May 07, 2020

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards! The first prize ($8,000) winners are: Shelburne Public Library, Ontario Pointe-Claire Public Library, Quebec The second prize ($4,000) winners are: Timmins Public Library,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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