Events

Ultimate Summer Challenge

Registration opens May 26!

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Ultimate Summer Challenge Summer Kickoff Events

Teachers, the Ultimate Summer Challenge is back and so are our kickoff events! At these virtual kickoff events, students can learn how to participate in the Challenge, the prizes they can win, and the incredible programs and services that will be at the Library this summer. Plus, they will discover some great reads so they can grow their summer reading list.   

Register for an event

Ages 0 – 5: 

  • KiwiCrate one-year subscription, Panda Crate (ages 0 – 2) 
  • KiwiCrate one-year subscription, Koala Crate (ages 2 – 5) 
  • Calgary Zoo membership for two adults and two children 

Ages 6 – 12 

  • Long & McQuade 
  • KiwiCrate one-year subscription (matched to age) 
  • Calgary Zoo membership for two adults and two children 
  • Telus Spark family membership for two adults and four kids
  • iPad 11th Gen 

Ages 13 – 17 

  • LEGO
  • Apple AirPods Pro 2 
  • Apple iPad 11th gen 
  • PS5 with disc drive and pack

Ages 18+: 

  • District Box 
  • LEGO
  • AirPods Pro 2
  • Apple iPad 11th gen
  • PS5 with disc drive and pack

The Ultimate Summer Challenge is fun for readers of all ages. Everyone who registers will have a chance to win amazing prizes.

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Follow Along on Social Media

Be sure to follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook, X, or LinkedIn for the latest Ultimate Summer Challenge updates. We also want to see your progress! Tag us and use our hashtag #UltimateSummerChallenge as you share with friends and family pictures of books you’ve read, programs you’ve attended, or the progress on your map. 

Thank You to our Donors

The Ultimate Summer Challenge is part of the TD Summer Reading Club, which is a national program for kids in Canadian public libraries. The Ultimate Summer Challenge is presented by J K L MacLachlan Family Fund.