Summer Reading Program registration for all ages begins on June 1. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities”. Read all through the summer to earn great prizes! We have four free programs to choose from: Infant & Toddler (birth-2 years), Kids (3 years – 5th grade), and Teens (grades 6-12), and Adult.
The programs will conclude on Saturday, July 30, 2022. This is the last day to get Youth prizes and the last day to submit Adult entries. Grand Prize drawings for all age groups will take place on Monday, August 1, 2022.
Youth Programs – How It Works
- Come to the library (or bookmobile) to pick up a reading/literacy log on or after June 1.
- Every day complete 20 minutes of reading (or for babies, one early literacy activity) and mark off one circle on the log.
- Bring your log back to the library (or bookmobile) and collect your prizes.
Early Literacy Program For Children Ages Birth to 2 years and their Caregivers
Research shows that talking, singing, reading, writing, counting, and playing with your young child jump-starts your child’s communication and pre-reading skills. Complete fun activities from the log like dancing, walk & talks, and pretend play to earn prizes.
- Receive bubbles when picking up your early literacy log
- Complete 10 days of activities to receive a free book and an entry into a grand prize drawing
- Complete 20 days of activities to receive another free book and entry into a grand prize drawing
The grand prize drawing will be for a Fat Brain Toys Wooden Marble Run.
Kids Summer Reading Program (3 years to 5th grade)
Kids who engage in reading over the summer are more likely to retain their academic skills and avoid the “summer slide.” Pre-readers can count time that someone reads to them for at least 20 minutes each day.
- Complete 20 days of reading to receive a bookmark, free book and an entry into a grand prize drawing
- Complete 40 days of reading to receive a temporary tattoo, free book, an entry into a grand prize drawing
The grand prize drawings will be for a craft painting bundle (rock painting & dinosaur painting), marble run, magnetic tiles, LEGO® City Ocean Exploration Submarine set, and a ukulele.
Teen Summer Reading Program (grades 6 to 12)
Teens who engage in reading over the summer are more likely to retain their academic skills and avoid the “summer slide.”
- Complete 20 days of reading to receive a bookmark, free book and an entry into a grand prize drawing
- Complete 40 days of reading to receive a tiny sticky note pad, free book and an entry into a grand prize drawing
The grand prize drawings will be for a Kindle Fire and a $50 VISA gift card.
Adult Program – How It Works
- Adult participants can call, come by the Circulation Desk or go online to register.
- Read or listen to 5 books during the summer reading dates and complete an entry card by phone, in person or online for a chance to win.
- Weekly prizes include gift certificates to Second Story Book Store and local eateries, as well as other surprises.
- Adult readers can complete as many entry cards as they wish over the summer and submit them by Saturday, July 30.
- Full details are available at registration.
- Adults Click the following link to Register or to Submit an Entry for every 5 books read between June 1 and July 30: https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/asr2022/