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Edmonton Public Library is gearing up for another exciting summer of reading fun with the Summer Reading Fest at EPL June 28 to August 23, 2025!\u00a0 Partnered with the TD Summer Reading Club<\/a>, kids can join in 8 weeks of reading challenges, contests, prizes, guest performances, events and more.<\/p>\n

TD Summer Reading Club – National Launch Party<\/a><\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday, June 14, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong> 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong> Stanley A. Milner Library | 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Centennial Plaza, Edmonton<\/p>\n

Kick off the fun early with the TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party<\/a> on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Stanley A. Milner. Kids can be among the first to sign up for the Reading Fest and enjoy fun activities like a Willa and Wade Draw-Along with illustrator Sara Sarhangpour, magic from Jay Flair, stories and story walks with Marty Chan, live music, and more! \u00a0PLUS Young readers who register for the program will receive 2 General Admission tickets to K-Days (FREE, while supplies last).<\/p>\n

Summer Reading Fest – The Journey Begins<\/a><\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday, June 28, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong> Times vary by branch location
\nLocation:<\/strong> See the full list of event times and locations here<\/a><\/p>\n

The official kick-off for the Summer Reading Fest will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at all EPL branches! Visit your favourite location for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun and excitement.<\/p>\n

Visit your local branch or check the online schedule<\/a> to discover all the exciting reading inspired classes & events happening throughout the summer. There is everything from crafts, dance parties, and live reptiles to cooking classes, LEGO, and MORE! The EPL is also excited to be welcome some very special performers throughout the summer like magicians and puppet shows.<\/p>\n

Summer Reading Fest at EPL:<\/h2>\n

When:<\/strong> Early launch party June 14, 2025; Program runs June 28 – August 23, 2025
\nWhere:<\/strong> EPL locations throughout the city – Find a branch here<\/a>.
\nWebsite:<\/strong> epl.ca\/summer-reading-fest<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Edmonton Public Library is gearing up for another exciting summer of reading fun with the Summer Reading Fest at EPL June 28 to August 23, 2025!\u00a0 Partnered with the TD Summer Reading Club, kids can join in 8 weeks of reading challenges, contests, prizes, guest performances, events and more. TD
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