Summer Reading Club for Kids

NEW INFORMATION COMING SOON...

1 July - 12 August

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Welcome to the Summer Reading Club! 

The good news? We have an awesome summer reading club this year!

The better news? We're back with all kinds of fun programs for ALL ages to enjoy!

Register online for the Summer Reading Program (registration opens Tuesday 13 June)

Keep track of your reading to be entered for weekly prizes! The more you read, the more chance you have to win!

  • Register online for the Summer Reading Program (registration opens 13 June). Can't register online? No problem give us a call at 780-962-4423 ext.0 or stop by the library in-person and our staff will be happy to register you.
  • Download your reading challenge log (All Ages), or try the bingo sheet for bonus entries (13+ years, including adults). You can also pick up your Summer Reading Club registration pack in-person at the Spruce Grove Public Library.
  • Keep track of your reading progress, to complete your log sheet there is a required amount of reading!
  • Send us a photo of your completed reading challenge log/book bingo sheet to asgprogramming@yrl.ab.ca to be entered in the weekly prize draws throughout the summer. You can also drop it off at the library front desk (don't forget your name, age and contact info).
  • Each completed sheet is an entry for that week's prize draw throughout the summer! The more log sheets you complete, the more chances you have to win!
  • Prizes will be randomly drawn for three age groups each week during the summer (0-6 years, 7-12 years and 13+ years). Maximum one prize per individual.

Summer Programs & Special Events: Brochure

Program and Special Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

These programs are for everyone! Online programs will be captioned. If you require another access service to fully participate or have any questions about accessibility, please contact the Programming Team at asgprogramming@yrl.ab.ca or call us at 780-962-4423 ext. 0.  To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your soonest convenience.

 

*Program registration opens Tuesday, 13 June

Name        

Description

Day/Time   

Ages***

Other Info      

Canada Day Celebration

Celebrate Canada Day with us at Jubilee Park. Activities, games and special performances at day long!
Presented with City of Spruce Grove
For further info and schedule of events

Saturday 1 July
noon-11pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Drop-in at Jubilee Park

Summer Reading Club Kick Off

Join us to celebrate the launch of our TD Summer Reading Club!

Drop by to register, pick up your kit, celebrate with refreshments and enjoy some fun activities. (while supplies last)

Tuesday 4 July
10am-2pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Drop-in at the Spruce Grove Public Library

Summer Storytime

Stories are being taken outside for some sunshine and fun!

Tuesdays
4 July - 8 August

10:30am-11:00am

2-6 years with caregivers (siblings & friends are welcome)

FREE, In-person
Drop-in

Outdoors*
Central Park by the Log Cabin

*Weather permitting

Mary Lambert Concert

Sing Out Summer Fun

Join us for a live family-friendly concert by Juno award nominee Mary Lambert.

Tuesday 11 July

4-5pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Drop-in.

Space is limited

Kids Coding Workshops

Learn the tips and tricks of coding this summer. Registrants must bring their own device.

Session 1: Tues 18 July

Session 2: Tues 1 August

2-3pm

7-12 years

FREE, In-person
Registered*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Teddy Bear Picnic

Join us on Hamburger Hill for a special storytime and picnic. Don’t forget to bring a stuffie friend with you!

Wednesday 12 July

11am-12pm

2-6 years with caregivers, All Ages

FREE, In-person
Registered*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Kids Writing Camps

Calling all authors and poets, reporters and screen writers, graphic novelists and storytellers...this just might be the “write” camp for you to get started down your literary path. Join us for our writing camps this summer.

Session 1: Wed 19 July

Session 2: Wed 2 August

2-4pm

7-12 years

FREE, In-person
Registered*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Bug Night BINGO

Join us for kid-friendly bingo! Learn about bugs and creepy crawlies from around the world and win prizes.

Wednesday 26 July

2-3pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Registered*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Glow Party

Join us at this special event for all things glowtastic! We'll have glowsticks, dancing, facepaint, snacks and more...

Wednesday 9 August

6-7:30pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Registered*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Theatre Thursday

Come and watch a movie with us here at the library. Pick up your snack kits at the library before the showing.
Thursday 6 July: Meet the Robinsons
Thursday 13 July: The Bad Guys
Thursday 20 July: Strange World
Thursday 27 July: Lightyear
Thursday 3 August: G-Force
Thursday 10 August: How to Train Your Dragon

Note: Movies may have a PG rating and may not be suitable for all children. Movies shown may be subject to change.

Thursdays
6 July - 10 August

5:30-7:30pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Movie showing is drop-in, however you must register for your movie snack kit (as supplies are limited)*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Indigo Circus

Experience the wonder of bubble magic with Safire of Indigo Circus.

Enjoy Safire as she displays the magic of bubbles, creates smiles, and invites her audience to join her in the magical and wonderful world of bubbles in this interactive comedy bubble show.

Thursday 27 July

4-4:30pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Drop-in.

Space is limited

Out of the Bag Crafts

Let's do a fun summer craft together.
Pick up your craft kit at the library ahead of time and join us in-person OR via Zoom for a virtual Makerspace session!
(hybrid program - join us how YOU want)

Fridays
7 July - 11 August

2-3pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person OR Online (hybrid program)
Registered*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Bee Kind: Bee Presentation

Join us at this special event by Sweet Infusion Honey to learn all about bees. This presentation includes a real life hive of honey bees!

Saturday 5 August

2-4pm

All Ages

FREE, In-person
Registered*

To register fill out the webform or call SGPL at 780-962-4423

Summer Tech Bowl

Take a splash in our Tech Bowl, a place filled with your favourite retro and new technology.

Saturdays

15 July - 26 August*
1-5pm

*exception no program on Sat 8 July & Sat 5 August

All Ages (children under 12 must have caregiver on premises)

FREE, In-person
Drop-in.

Space is limited

Family Fair

To celebrate summer SGPL is hosting a family-friendly event in coordination with Rotary Club of Spruce Grove's RibFest! Get ready for some summer fun for the whole family at the Kids Zone.

Play all the fair games to earn a prize ticket that you can exchange for a cool prize!

Activities, games and special performances at the Rotary Ribfest!

Saturday July 15
11am-5pm

Sunday July 16
11am-5pm

 All Ages

FREE*, Drop-in
Outside at Central Park

*Other activities on-site may have a fee

Summer Story Walk

Take a (Story)Walk through the path by the Library and enjoy the fresh air and the sun while reading a fun children’s story!

July - August

All Ages

FREE, Drop-in
Outside

*Program registration opens Tuesday, 13 June

**These videos are reserved for the education of Library patrons only. SGPL receives no commercial gain from these recordings. No unauthorized further dissemination of these works is permitted.

***Program age recommendations are simply a guideline for content. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of age or ability!

****Walk-ins are welcome if space allows for registered programs (i.e. no-shows)

Digital Summer Fun

Kids and their families can create an online notebook, read eBooks, vote in Battle of the Books, participate in weekly trivia, write stories, read original comics, view author/illustrator readings and workshops and so much more...at TD Summer Reading Club.

Does your child have trouble reading print because of a physical, visual or learning disability? The TD Summer Reading Club is accessible for kids of all abilities, no matter how they read! Find out more about accessibility here.

Did you attend our programs? Let us know how we did.

Have a great summer!