Events

Ultimate Summer Challenge

Registration opens May 26!

Are you ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge? The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. Read, attend programs, and have a lot of fun at the Library this summer.  

Everyone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. The shared reading adventure will be an exciting way to connect and grow together over the summer months.  

Track your reading using the Beanstack app or with one of our garden-themed Challenge maps available at all Library locations, excluding Skyview Library. Plus, you will be eligible to win incredible prizes just by participating.  

Registration begins May 26 and is free with your Library card.

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background image: An illustration of a laptop with a cute drawn caterpillar reading a book on the screen.

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

Win Amazing Prizes for All Age Groups

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. Stay tuned for social media giveaways and fun photo opportunities at locations across the city. 

We also want to see your progress! Tag us and use our hashtag #UltimateSummerChallenge as you share with friends and family pictures of books that you’ve read, programs you’ve attended, or the progress on your map