Dive In and Enjoy a Summer of Great Reading!
This year’s summer reading theme, Dive In, invites children to explore stories inspired by water—ponds, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Whether it’s spotting wildlife on a trail, playing at a park, or imagining a message in a bottle, we hope this summer inspires young readers to set off on an adventure to discover new stories, creativity, and exploration. It’s easy to join. It’s free. Plus, it’s a fun way to keep kids reading all summer long.
The fun begins for all ages from Sunday, June 7 to Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Drop by the library to pick up your summer reading package, then read anything and everywhere, whether on a device, listening to an audiobook or lying upside down on your bed!
Challenge yourself to read something new this summer. Be curious. Experience the joy of reading for the fun of it! Whether you are a long-time participant or new to our summer reading program, you will find an “ocean of possibilities” at your library to help you create the best summer reading experience ever! Where will your reading adventures take you?
It's easy to participate!
Step 1: Anyone can join, children of all ages, interests and abilities!
Drop by the library or visit us during a community event to pick up your summer reading package which includes your chain to collect beads when you read all summer long. Here are the reading programs available:
Pre-Readers (birth to 5 years)
Readers (6 to 12 years)
Step 2: Read. Record. Repeat!
Start reading together as a family or read to an animal or listen to an audiobook - anything and everywhere! For each day you read for at least 20 minutes or more, record your time on the reading passport included in your package. Complete extra challenges for special beads and bi-weekly prize ballots.
Step 3: Visit www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca
Create an online account by registering with the web access code found in your reading club booklet. Note: You will need this code each time you log in. Then enjoy extra activities online such as weekly trivia, battle of the books and more.
Step 4: Have Fun!
Hand in your reading passport to the library by August 22, 2026, for a chance to win an end-of-summer prize package.
Adults & Teens – Dive into Reading BINGO challenge!
Adventure awaits! Get ready to explore an ocean of possibilities this summer as we set off on a reading adventure, too. Drop by the library to pick up your 'Summer BINGO' challenge form, then dive into a summer of reading! The fun begins June 7 and runs until September 8, 2026.
It’s easy to participate. Earn a BINGO by completing a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Each book read counts for only one square. Record the titles for the book squares or the date you completed the activity on the back of the challenge card, then return your card to the library by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to be entered into our end-of-summer random prize draw.
Happy Reading!
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions?
Contact the Program Team at programs@newmarketpl.ca or phone 905-953-5110.