The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.
Everyone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect, discover, and keep learning through the summer months.
From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge.
Ready to join the adventure? Sign up to officially join the Challenge and be eligible for prizes.
Watch the video to learn how to register in Beanstack and get started.
Once you've created your account and completed your reader profile, you're ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
Don't forget, it's easy to have multiple readers added to one profile.
Pick up a summer in the mountains themed Challenge map at any Library location or Download the Challenge Map to print out. For every seven days of reading, visit your Library to pick up a new sticker for your map.
All summer long, track your reading every day in Beanstack.
Head to your Library and share your progress, show off your map, participate in scavenger hunts, and fill out your badge to display.
There are incredible prizes that you could win for every age group participating in the challenge.
Ages 0 – 5: Owls' Nest Book Bundle, Telus Spark Family Membership, Zoo Engage Family Membership
Ages 6 – 12: Kobo eReader, Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle, Telus Spark Family Membership, Zoo Engage Family Membership, Heritage Park Family Membership, LEGO Arctic Animals Science Kit, Owls' Nest Book Bundle, World in a Box Subscription
Ages 13 – 17: Kobo eReader, Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle, AirPods Pro 3, LEGO NASA Package, Manga Box Set.
Ages 18+: Kobo eReader, AirPods Pro 3, Studio Bell Family Membership, LEGO Art Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night, LEGO Sherlock Holmes Book Nook, District Box, Indigenous Box, Acre75 Box Year Subscription, Slow Burn Books
Celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge with fun-filled afternoon parties at select Library locations throughout the summer. Bring the whole family for storytimes, dancing, snacks, and special activities that make reading even more fun.
Be sure to follow us on social media — Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or X — for the latest Ultimate Summer Challenge updates. Stay tuned for social media giveaways and fun photo opportunities at locations across the city.
Tag us and use our hashtag as you share pictures of books that you’ve read, programs you’ve attended, or the progress on your map.
#UltimateSummerChallenge
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