Attention Kids!
Have a whale of a time with us “Under the Sea” for the 2026 Summer Reading Club!
The Summer Reading Club (SRC) starts on Thursday, July 2 and runs until Thursday, August 20. Pick up your package as early as June 16!
What’s new for 2026?
- To join, visit your local branch and pick up your SRC package. It is that easy!
- Track your weekly progress on your reading log and enter to win prizes!
- Trading cards are back again with many new characters! Kids will have lots of chances to get new cards!
- Check out our many programs and activities that are taking place throughout the summer.
Programs
Our goal this summer is to encourage kids and families to connect with their local branch to personally experience SRC fun. Check out your local branch programs in our events calendar.
Keep an eye on our calendar for other programs at local branches and activities for adults and teens! Learn more by watching this ASL WELCOME TO SRC VIDEO! Contact us at src@virl.bc.ca or 1-877-415-8475 for more information.
Vancouver Island Regional Library is sponsoring the BC Summer Reading Club, in cooperation with the British Columbia Library Association, with funding from the Libraries Branch, BC Ministry of Education, and CUPE BC.