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Summer Rider Reading Challenge

The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and Saskatchewan Library Association are teaming up to bring you an exciting summer challenge. Join the winning team by logging your reading minutes from July 11 to August 29.

Each week, the top reader will win a special prize. The grand prize will go to the library branch with the most accumulated reading minutes!


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How do I join the Challenge?

How do I join the Challenge?

The registration window is open all summer long – but the earlier you can get a head start on your minutes, the better! If you’re not registered yet, click the button below!

Visit your local library branch, load up on books, and start reading! Psst… don’t forget to ask for a Gainer bookmark during your library visit!

Make sure to submit how much reading minutes before Thursday each week to qualify for the weekly prize. Readers are eligible to win ONE prize kit during the challenge.


Submit your minutes here

Weekly Prizes for Top Readers

 

Weekly Prizes for Top Readers

Make sure to submit your reading minutes every Thursday. We’ll announce the winner on social media the following day, so be sure to follow us for updates!

Week 1: July 19

Gainer’s Prize Kit 1 (which includes ONE of the Roughrider-Themed Books written by Holly Preston, ONE Roughrider Water Bottle, and ONE $25 gift card from Indigo).

Week 4: August 9

Gainer’s Prize Kit 2 (which includes ONE of the Roughrider-Themed Books written by Holly Preston, ONE Roughrider Water Bottle, ONE $25 gift card from Indigo, and ONE Roughrider T-Shirt).

Week 2: July 26

Gainer’s Prize Kit 1 (which includes ONE of the Roughrider-Themed Books written by Holly Preston, ONE Roughrider Water Bottle, and ONE $25 gift card from Indigo).

Week 5: August 16

Gainer’s Prize Kit 3 (which includes TWO of the Roughrider-Themed Books written by Holly Preston, ONE Roughrider Water Bottle, ONE $25 gift card from Indigo, and ONE signed football).

Week 3: August 2

Gainer’s Prize Kit 2 (which includes ONE of the Roughrider Themed Books written by Holly Preston, ONE Roughrider Water Bottle, ONE $25 gift card from Indigo, and ONE Roughrider T-Shirt)

Week 6: August 23

Gainer’s Prize Kit 4 (which includes ONE of the Roughrider-Themed Books written by Holly Preston, ONE $50 gift card from Indigo, FOUR tickets to the home game on October 12th, and ONE signed football).

Grand Prize Rider Reader Party

Grand Prize Rider Reader Party

Be sure to submit ALL of your reading minutes by August 29th! The library branch with the most accumulated reading minutes will win a fun party for all challenge participants from that library. Gainer will make an appearance, and there will be food and other exciting surprises!

Fun Resources

Fun Resources

Looking for your next great read? Our wonderful friends at the Regina Public Library have handpicked a stellar selection of books just for you. Dive in and discover your new favorite!

Great Beginning Readers: https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/156.410/list/3932

Graphic Novels for Kids: https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/156.410/list/3920

Sports Stories for Kids: https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/156.410/list/3923

Great Teen Reads: https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/156.410/list/3914

Forgot to grab your Gainer bookmark? Don’t worry! You can print some at home by clicking the button below:

Want to be Featured on our Socials?

Want to be Featured on our Socials?

Share your latest reading adventure with us by using the hashtag #iamariderreader!

We’d love to see what books you read and your minutes in progress.

Saskatchewan Library Association