The Teen Summer Reading Club 2020 begins Friday, June 19!

A huge thank you to Jessica, whose artwork, Dispersion, won our Teen Art Contest and will be used on all of our posters and flyers for the Teen Summer Reading Club! Keep an eye out also for our special edition bookmarks with artwork by runners-up Coeleste and Portable Magic which will be available in the fall.

What is the Teen Summer Reading Club?

Each summer Burnaby Public Library runs the Teen Summer Reading Club throughout June, July, and August. Teens entering grades 8 to 12 in September are eligible to participate.
In light of ongoing physical distancing, BPL has envisioned this year’s Teen Summer Reading Club as a fun virtual program, that engages readers of all ages with ideas for things to read or do.

Whatever your genre, read what you love, and don’t apologize for it!

How do I participate?

There are 3 ways you can participate in this year’s Teen Summer Reading Club:

1. Book picks and Bingo cards

Check out our weekly book picks and download our Bingo cards to keep you busy all summer. These can be downloaded from our site and used to inspire your next read.

2. Write Reviews!

Starting on June 15th, teens can participate in the Teen Summer Reading Club by writing reviews! This is a great opportunity for teens who love to write. Any book, movie, audiobook, graphic novel, or music album that is available at the library can be reviewed. Write three reviews and win a prize!

The entry form can be found here.

2. Art Poster Contest: Inclusion.

Create an eye-catching poster design to promote social justice and inclusion. Your poster should include a positive message that lets viewers know that the business they are entering is a safe space. We will select 3 posters to be printed and distributed at Burnaby Public Library and in various venues that choose to promote inclusion and acceptance. Posters will be judged on original content and creativity, so show us what inclusion looks like to you.
Selected posters will win gift cards from Spotify, DeSerres Art Supplies, and Indigo books.

Submit your poster here!

How to Join

The TSRC lasts 8 weeks and there is no registration to join!

Win Prizes!

There are 2 ways to win:

  1. Review 3 books for a small prize
  2. Enter our Summer Art Poster Contest for a chance to win even bigger prizes.

Questions? Call or text Teen Services Librarian at 604-314-2480 or email .