Summer Reading Club A Universe of Stories 2024

Getting started!

Starting June 10 you can pick up a registration package at your local branch. 

 

Quick Links

Click to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack

Click to visit the TD Summer Reading Club Kid's Website

Click here to discover the Oxford County Library program calendar

Beanstack FAQs

 How do I access Beanstack?
  • Beanstack can be used as a webpage by going to https://ocl.beanstack.org/reader365
  • Or you can download the free Beanstack app in the Apple Store or Google Play Store
 How do I register?
  • Register online on Beanstack! Get started on our website at ocl.net under Programs and Events > Summer Reading Club
  • Register an individual reader or a family to begin reading and recording minutes and activities
 Do I need to make a new Beanstack account each year?
  • Nope! One you have made a Beanstack account you will use that same account to access challenges.
  • Beanstack will prompt you to update user information or staff at your local branch can help you update your account.
 Can I access the TD Summer Reading Club website too?

Yes! You can register with the TD Summer Reading Club website at www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca with your web access code (in the registration package from your library) and discover more activities and content there

  • Note: Beanstack and TD Summer Reading Club websites are not linked (if you log minutes in one they will not show up in the other and login credentials will be unique to each site)

Story Walks are back!

Click on the image above to download a printable PDF of our Story Walk schedule

The Adventures of Ollie the Ox: Collaborative Community Activity

Ollie the Astronaut has blasted into space this summer! Draw and colour in the background to show what our library mascot Ollie the Ox is exploring in the galaxy. Has Ollie discovered a new constellation? An undiscovered planet?

Hand in your picture to a library staff member at your local branch anytime between June 10 to August 17. These images will be made into a collaborative book to be shared at the end of our Summer Reading Club.

Download printable image.

This year's featured books!

Get active this summer in Oxford County!

Celebrate the natural world! Oxford County has endless opportunities to get outside and explore nature this summer whether you want to go bird watching, hike some breathtaking trails or cycle around the county. 

Check out Oxford Tourism's list of Outdoor Recreation ideas. 

Don't forget you can check out park passes, hiking backpacks and hiking poles for all your outdoor adventures this summer.

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