The 2023 Summer Reading Program begins on Saturday, June 10!
Preschool Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Adults
The theme of this year’s Summer Reading is ‘All Together Now’, and there will be a series of programs for all ages, including intergenerational programming.. Some of these events will be held outdoors, some on the Library’s front lawn under a tent. Early sign-ups mean an enhanced opportunity to read and earn more points for prizes, such as tickets to the Crayola Factory in Easton, PA, Six Flags Great Adventure, and gift certificates form local businesses.
To register, please visit the Ask Us Desk or the Information Desk at the library, or visit https://summitlibrary.readsquared.com.
You can also download the Readsquared App on Google Play or the App Store.
For more information about the program, please click the links above.
For Preschoolers:
READ TOGETHER, DO EARLY LITERACY PROJECTS TOGETHER, AND TAKE HOME PRIZES.
There are three ways to participate:
Level Up!:
- Complete as many Smart Start Activities as you would like.
- Your child can mark an X across every Smart Start Activity that you finish.
- Bring your sheet back to the Ask Us Desk, and your child will take home a small grab bag prize.
Random acts of kindness Bingo:
- Complete any random 4 random acts of kindness with your child, to earn a bingo.
- For every bingo that you earn together, they may choose a free book to take home.
For Elementary School Students entering Grades 1-5
TL/DR: Read books, log your books, earn prizes all summer
There are three ways to participate:
Level Up!:
- Read for 1/2 hr per day for 5 days to “LEVEL UP” and enter to win Grand Prizes all summer.
- Once you “LEVEL UP” stop by the Ask Us desk to pick up a Grab Bag Prize
- Your goal is to see if you can get to 1500 points; you “LEVEL UP” for every 150 points you earn by reading.
- Bonus: You can earn more points by finishing listening to audiobooks or reading books, for up to 90 total points per day.
- Use your points to redeem tickets for the Grand Prizes.
- Grand prizes will be pulled at the end of the summer.
Play some BINGO!
- Are you looking for a challenge? Stop by the library and pick up a bingo board!
- Complete the items on the bingo board.
- You will get a Bonus book for every bingo that you earn.
Random acts of Kindness Bingo!
- Complete any five acts of kindness on the bingo board to earn a bingo
- You will get a bonus book for every bingo that you earn.
For Middle & High School Students entering Grades 6-12
Read books, log your books, earn prizes all summer
There are three ways to participate:
Level Up!:
- Read for 1/2 hr per day for 5 days to “LEVEL UP” and enter to win Grand Prizes all summer.
- Once you “LEVEL UP” stop by the Ask Us desk to pick up a Grab Bag Prize
- Your goal is to see if you can get to 1500 points; you “LEVEL UP” for every 150 points you earn by reading.
- Bonus: You can earn more points by finishing listening to audiobooks or reading books, for up to 90 total points per day.
- Use your points to redeem tickets for the Grand Prizes.
- Grand prizes will be pulled at the end of the summer.
Play some BINGO!
- Need a challenge? Stop by the library and pick up a bingo board!
- Complete the items on the bingo board.
- You will get a Bonus book for every bingo that you earn.
Random acts of Kindness Bingo!
- Complete any five acts of kindness on the bingo board to earn a bingo
- You will get a bonus book for every bingo that you earn.
For Adults (Ages 18 and up): The Adult Summer Reading & Community Engagement Challenge!
Summer Reading is for adults, too. Adults 18+ may join the Summer Reading Challenge. Register HERE, or in person at the Information Desk. Registration is required to be eligible for prizes. (Computer access is NOT necessary for participation.) Pick up your copy of the game board at the Information Desk, or click HERE to view and/or print from home.
You can earn points towards possible prizes in various ways, including shopping at local businesses, attending library programs, picking up litter, and, of course reading. See the game board for details.
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