 Hey everyone! We're here to tell you all about the Summer Reading Club at the West Vancouver Memorial Library. Yes! Summer Reading Club is still on. We have something for everyone in all grades and at all reading levels. If you're starting kindergarten in September or you've already finished kindergarten grade one or grade two as of June 2022, this is a video just for you. We are looking for kids who enjoy listening to someone read to them, kids who can do a bit of reading on their own with some help, and kids who can read totally on their own. Do you know a preschooler? There's a club just for them. The Read To Me Club. Find more information at wvml.ca slash src. Summer Reading Club really is for everyone. Now, in just a few short minutes, we're going to tell you what Summer Reading Club is, why you should join, how to sign up, and some of our very favorite books that you can find at the library. Summer Reading Club challenges you to read or have someone read to you for 50 days in the summer, 15 minutes a day. And the best part is that you can read or listen to whatever you want, wherever you want, and however you want. There are lots of reasons to join the Summer Reading Club besides getting to choose what you read. Number one, it's totally free. It doesn't cost you any money and you don't even need a library card. Reason number two, the trophy. If you are currently in school or will be starting kindergarten in September, this is important. The school with the highest number of kids registered will win a trophy. We have three trophies based on school size to make things fair. Reason number three, prizes and programs. Summer Reading Club members get exclusive chances to enter prize straws and are the first to hear about fun programs for the whole family, including nature programs, coding, and so much more. And for all of you super readers out there that want something extra to do over the summer, head to the BC Summer Reading Club website where you can create reading polls, collect fun badges, and complete online activities. Reason number four, make your brain happy. Did you know that even when you read or someone reads to you, you are getting smarter? Reason number five, the medal. Every kid who reads for at least 15 minutes a day or 50 days over the summer will win their very own medal. It's true. Signing up for Summer Reading Club has never been easier. You don't even need to come into the library to register, though we'd be glad to see you. All you need to do is go to wvml.ca slash src, our Summer Reading Club webpage, and enter your first name, grade, school, email address, or parents' email address, and boom, you are registered. You'll receive a confirmation email with your Summer Reading Club starter kit within 48 hours. And then starting in July, you'll get a weekly email, our Summer Reading Club scoop, with book recommendations, program suggestions, and so much more. Need extra help registering? No problem. Just come on in and see us at the youth desk. Once you're signed up for the club, print out your WVMO reading tracker that you get in your SRC starter kit email. For every day that you read for at least 15 minutes, color in one circle. When you've colored in 50 circles at the end of the summer, you have completed Summer Reading Club. Don't have a printer? Pick up the reading tracker next time you're in the library. There's also lots to do at the library this summer. Check in at the youth desk each week to get a sticker and earn a chance to win a prize. Can't make it to the library every week? That's okay. Check in when you can and we will get you all caught up. There also might be some SRC goodies available too. I have a question. I don't live in West Vancouver, but I go to school here. Can I still join? Yes, you can. In fact, we want you to join the Summer Reading Club at the West Vancouver Memorial Library so that your school earns points to get that trophy. Hey, I have a question too. I'm going away for the summer and I won't be able to get to the library. Can I still join? That's awesome. I hope you enjoy your trip. Remember, you can always sign up for the Summer Reading Club at wvml.ca slash src. You don't have to come into the library if you aren't able to. You can participate wherever you are. Wait, 50 books seems like way too many. I'm worried. Oh, don't be worried. And remember, the Summer Reading Club is all about the time you read or the time that someone reads to you. It's not about who can read the most on their own or who can read the fastest. You can also choose how you read or how you listen to books. You can listen to a digital audiobook on the Libby app. Your library card lets you read or listen to picture books, easy readers, and chapter books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Ask an adult for help setting up your account or ask us at the library. Listen to a playaway. These are self-contained audiobook players you can borrow from the library. We have lots of popular titles for all ages. Listen to a wonder book. These are awesome new books with an audiobook player built right into the book's cover. You can check them out from the library just like a regular book. Read to someone or have someone read to you. Read in any language or multiple languages. We have kids books in all these different languages that you can borrow from the library. Now, if I can get a drum roll please, here are our top picks for grades 2 to 5 this summer. Now, you don't have to read these books. You don't have to read library books at all. We just can't resist telling you about some of our favorites. My Day with Gonggong by Sienna Lee, illustrated by Elaine Chen, the same artist who made all the cool summer reading club art for this year. Maid is dropped off at Gonggong's house for the day and she is not looking forward to it. They travel through Chinatown and Gonggong says hello to all of his friends and neighbors. But Maid is so hungry and just wants to go home. But Gonggong has a special surprise for her at the end. Fluffy Big Whiskers, cuteness explosion by Steven W. Martin. Have you ever seen something so cute it makes your heart want to explode? Well, if you haven't, let me introduce you to Fluffy Big Whiskers. Look at her. She's all poofy and purple and has big round eyes. While Fluffy has a problem, she cannot find a friend because anyone who gets too close to her, kaboom! They explode because she is just that cute. Well, as you can imagine, this makes Fluffy pretty lonely and really sad until the day she finds the purr big friend. If you're like me and you like fluffy cats and funny friendships, you'll want to check this one out. I can hear change humming in its loudest, proudest song. I don't fear change coming and so I sing along. Amanda Gorman's Change Sings is a hopeful book about how small changes lead to big, beautiful things. If you like books that rhyme and have bold, bright illustrations, I think this is one you'll want to read again and again with someone you love. Flower Garden by Renee Cruella. Two girls are shrunk down to the size of ants in a forest of flowers. Anna is excited by the adventure, but Tess just wants to go home. If you love nature, this is the graphic novel for you. Move over, Ivy and Bean. There are new best friends in town. Or are there? In Carter Higgins' series starter, Best Friends-ish, 2nd grader, Audrey L wants to be the best at something. Anything. So when she's asked to be the class ambassador for the new kid, Audrey W, Audrey L wants to be amazing at it. And be best friends with Audrey W. The only thing is, she's not sure they have anything in common, except their first name. You can find all of these books in our library catalog, but please make sure to place a whole diet even if there's a long waiting list, because that means we can order more copies. We can also find these books on our Lucky Day shelf. Lucky Day books are special extra copies of some of our most popular books at the library. You can only find them if you visit us in the library. Finding one means that you get to skip the wait list. It's like winning the lottery! So that's everything you need to know to join the Summer Reading Club. If you still have questions, visit wvml.ca slash src to learn more, or call us, email us, or even come visit us in the second floor youth department. We are pumped for an awesome Summer of Reading and can't wait for you to join the club. Remember, no matter what is going on, you always belong at the library, and we can't wait to see you. Happy Reading!