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Big Summer Book Club

Join our 2023 Big Summer Book Club at public libraries in Pictou and Antigonish Counties beginning June 1st, 2023. Read a book, and share your thoughts for a fun reading experience - and a chance to win prizes too!

The 2023 Big Summer Book Club runs from June 1st to August 31st.

How to Enter:

Step 1. Read a Book!

Any book, your choice!

Step 2. Share Your Thoughts

Let us know what you think! Enter to win by sharing a book recommendation and filling out a contest ballot, available in-person at your library, through Borrow by Mail, or online:

  • Fill out the ballot with your contact information.
  • Share your thoughts about the book in the space provided.
  • Then return your book and ballot to the library!

If you borrow an eBook or audiobook from our digital library collection, you can request a ballot at your local library branch, or click the button below to fill out an online ballot:

Online Ballot

Whether you loved it or not, we'd like to know!

Step 3. Monthly Prizes!

Besides the experience of reading a great book, you can win prizes too! Make sure you fill out a ballot for a monthly prize draw.

This year's monthly prizes include some amazing swag for any book lover, as well as a grand prize draw in early September for a new adult bike and more!

Please note: One ballot per person, per library visit when at least one book recommendation is given. Must be 14+ years old to enter.

Read it - Love it (or not!) - Return it! #PARLREADS