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The Milton Public Library (MPL) is bringing back its TD Summer Reading Club this summer!
Canada’s largest bilingual summer reading program aims to promote literacy throughout the summer months. This year’s theme, “To the Stars,” invites young readers to embark on an interstellar journey through reading. Participants can join the TD Summer Reading Club by using Beanstack to receive a digital notebook and web access code, enhancing their online experience with book reviews, jokes, and interactions with peers across Canada.
Chief Librarian and CEO Sarah Douglas-Murray explains how it works.
The TD Summer Reading Club will run concurrent with the annual Read and Ride program in partnership with Milton Transit. It’s a collaborative effort between Milton Transit and the MPL, offering free transit rides to youth aged 16 and under. Participants need to show a validated Milton Public Library card to the bus driver upon boarding. Free transit validation stickers will be available at all Milton Public Library branches from Saturday, June 22nd.
Also launching this month is the Summer Giving Campaign. This initiative supports the Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC) and its Infant Food Bank. It encourages library patrons to donate high-demand items like baby food and diapers. Participants of the Summer Giving Campaign can earn weekly entry codes for prize draws by making qualified donations at any library branch, promoting community support and engagement.
All three programs will launch on Saturday, June 22nd, with an event being held from 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 1010 Main Street East in Milton. Mayor Gordon Krantz will be present for opening remarks and the ribbon cutting to officially announce the program and activities. The activities for the day will start at 1:30 p.m., including both outdoor and indoor games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and various information booths for TD Summer Reading Club.
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(Originally published on Thursday, June 6th at 12:25 p.m.)
