Kids are discovering that summer is a great time to read a good book.

Is it possible to spend your summer vacation hitting the books and actually having fun at the same time? It sure is, if the immense and growing popularity of library reading clubs is any indication.

This summer, local libraries across the country will once again open their doors and invite kids of all ages to participate in reading clubs designed to help them improve their reading skills, literary interest and confidence levels - all while having fun. To encourage high levels of participation, libraries will use a diverse line-up of techniques such as reading games, group discussions, book-related crafts, author visits and storytelling sessions.

The TD Summer Reading Club, an award-winning program and joint initiative between Library and Archives Canada, Toronto Public Library and TD Bank Financial Group, saw nearly 2,000 library branches in Canada participate in its most recent Quest for Heroes program. From June to August, more than 250,000 children will register and take part in TD Summer Reading Club activities.

This year's theme, Lost Worlds, is sure to be just as popular as close to 400,000 reading kits consisting of an activity booklet, poster, and collectible stickers will be distributed to kids across Canada, encouraging them to visit their local library for reading fun and excitement.

For more information on how to join the TD Summer Reading Club, visit your local library or go to www.td-club-td.ca.

Courtesy News Canada. www.newscanada.com