Join in on the fun starting Saturday, June 24!
For every 4 books read (3 for teens & adults), earn one entry in the Grand Prize Draw. Everyone who registers is entered into a weekly draw, all summer long!
All reading counts! We love books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & comics. You can also read aloud to someone else, or have someone read aloud to you.
You can register and log your reads online at cbrlreads.readsquared.com (or through the ReadSquared mobile app). You can also sign up at your local branch and use paper logs. It’s up to you!
Grand Prizes include . . .
An overnight Fortress of Louisbourg experience (2024 season, courtesy of Parks Canada)
A gift certificate for one night at the Holiday Inn-Sydney Waterfront (Courtesy of Holiday Inn)
A bicycle
Lego prize package
. . . and more!
Here’s how it works:
For Kids ages 0-13
*13 year-olds can choose to join either the Kids club or the Teen/Adult club.
- Children can log either minutes read or books read:
- 2 books = 100 points
- 1 hour (60 mins) = 100 points
- Earn one Grand Prize Ballot for every 200 points.
- Additional points towards ballots can be earning by doing other non-reading activities over the summer (up to a maximum of 200 points)
- Children can log a maximum of 600 points a day.
- August 31 2023 is the last day to log books
Grand Prizes for kids are:
- A gift certificate for one night at the Holiday Inn – Sydney Waterfront (courtesy Holiday Inn)
- a Bicycle (custom purchased for the winner)
- Lego Prize Pack
For Teens (13+) and Adults
- Earn 100 points for every book read
- Earn one Grand Prize Ballot for every 300 points (3 books read.)
- Additional points towards ballots can be earning by doing other non-reading activities over the summer (up to a maximum of 200 points)
- Teens & adults can log a maximum of 200 points (2 books) in one day
- August 31 2023 is the last day to log books
Grand Prizes for Teens and Adults are:
- An overnight Fortress of Louisbourg experience for 2024
(courtesy of Parks Canada) - Booklover’s Prize (On Paper Books and Indigo gift cards)
- Board Games Package
** Prize winners must be residents of CBRM or Victoria Co.
Additional Prizes
- Additional prize draws for book prizes will take place every Friday in July & August. (this will be a random drawing of all registered participants.)
Registering & Logging Reading
All reading counts! We love books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines & comics.
You can read aloud to someone else, or have someone read aloud to you.
Log your reading online using the Read Squared Website or ReadSquared App.
Learn more about the ReadSquared App –> READSquared App instructions
Not online this summer? Not a problem! You can register with Library staff at any library branch and ask for a paper log sheet.
Staff Picks Book Lists
Wondering what to read? Here are some great Book lists to get you started
You can find more lists at at the Same Page Catalogue . Check out our staff picks, read user reviews, and request books from any Same Page library.
Books in Other Formats
eBooks and Audiobooks are also available through our Digital Library Services.
Summer Reading is for everyone! If you have trouble reading standard print books due to a physical or cognitive disability, you can sign-up for our Accessible Library Services.
Books in Other Languages
Vous pouvez également lire en français, Mi’kmaw, or Gaelic.
Libby & Hoopla also offer books & magazines in international languages.
How to Use the ReadSquared App
- Download. Search for READSquared in the Google Play or App Store and click Get or Install
- Find your Library. Type in Cape Breton Regional Library and select it.
- LogIn/Register. Login if you have previously used READsquared or if you already created a login on the readsquared website. Click register if this is your first time using READsquared.
- Log your Reading. Everything is synced between the website and the app. So you can log your books from your phone or your computer, whichever works best for you in the moment.
