 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. This video is for our reading superstars in grades 2, 3, 4, or 5 as of June 2022. For those of you in grade 6, you have a choice to make. You can either join the Summer Reading Club that you're about to hear about now, or you can join the Teen Reading Club. To find more information about the Teen Reading Club, you can go to wvml.ca.trc. 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 50 days over the summer for 15 minutes a day. And the best part is, you get to read whatever you want, whenever you want, and however you want. There are lots of reasons to join the Summer Reading Club besides getting to choose what to read. Number one, it's totally free. It doesn't cost you any money and you don't even need a library card to join. Number two, the trophy. The school with the highest number of kids registered will win a trophy. We have three trophies based on school size to keep things fair. Reason number three, prizes and programs. Summer Reading Club members get exclusive chances at prize draws and are the first to hear about upcoming Summer Reading Club programs, such as virtual reality, escape rooms, coding, and much more. And for all you super readers out there looking for something a little extra to do this summer, visit the BC Summer Reading Club website where you can create reading tools, collect fun badges, and complete online activities. Reason number four, make your brain happy. Did you know that even when you read for fun you are getting smarter and giving yourself a head start for when you start school in September? Reason number five, the medal. Every kid who reads for at least 15 minutes a day for 50 days over the summer will earn 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 www.vml.ca-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-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. Don't be worried. Remember, the Summer Reading Club is about the time you read, not the number of books you read. So some kids will be reading lots of short skinny books, while others will be reading just one thick book. And others will be reading something in between. You can also choose how you read. Get a digital library book on Libby. Libby by Overdrive is the name of the free app with library ebooks and e-audio books. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to read or listen to books. If you haven't tried Libby yet, you have to. It's totally free and has thousands of popular titles. To get started, just search for Libby by Overdrive in any app store and use your library card to set up your account. We can also help you set up or help your parents set you up if they email, call, or visit 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 like a regular book. Read to someone else or have them read to you. Read in any language or multiple languages. We have 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. Living with Viola by Rosanna Fung. If you enjoyed the movie Turning Red and the graphic novels Sisters, Smile, and Guts, then I would highly recommend this graphic novel for you. Livy is starting out a new school and is having a hard time fitting in. She gets so anxious that her anxiety turns into a life of its own, Viola. Viola makes Livy feel terrible, but when Livy makes new friends, makes dumplings with her family, and asks for help, Viola is slowly pushed away. Opie's Ghost by Justine Ireland. Opie has a special gift. She can see and talk to ghosts, and while this might seem like a pretty cool power to have, it's actually very overwhelming, especially when you have to keep it a secret. After her father's death, Opie and her mom move to Pittsburgh and become maids in this old Daffodil Manor. And you guessed it, Daffodil Manor is haunted because it's crawling with ghosts and they all want to talk to Opie, especially one ghost named Clara, who does not remember how she died. So now it's up to Opie to help Clara and solve the mystery of her death. This is a great pick for historical fiction fans. It thoughtfully explores racism in the 1920s and the legacies it leaves behind. So if you're looking for a good spine-tingling paranormal pick, check this one out. I love Kelly Yegnovels. I love how consistently courageous they are and her latest new from here is no exception. Knox and his two siblings are growing up in Hong Kong when the pandemic strikes. With their mother, they leave for America, but their father and dog have to stay behind in Hong Kong. This big-hearted novel deals with uncertainty and families who are separated, sibling rivalry, ADHD, and anti-Asian hate. But really, most of all, it's a novel about love. Operation Sisterhood by Illume Bemisola, Rudy Day Perkovich. Beau is hesitant towards change and enjoys structure. But when her mother marries into Bill's patchwork family, including a new sister and uncle, twin cousins, and a bunch of animals, she has to move into their brownstone, share a room with her new sister, and adjust to free schooling. This is a beautiful story about finding community and the space within it to be yourself. Calling all Magic Treehouse fans, if you're looking to start a new series that has adventure, mystery, history, and a pinch of magic, look no further than Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery by Raj Haldar. In this series starter, Eddie and MJ, Molly Jean, are besties, having a regularly scheduled sleepover when they're suddenly whisked away to India to look for a golden key. 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. You 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 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 www.wvml.ca.frc to learn more, or call us, email us, or even come visit us in the second floor of the youth department. We are grateful for your support. And visit us in the second floor of the 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!