Summer Reading

Welcome to Summer Reading 2023!


For more information on each Summer Reading Program by age, visit the links below:

  • Children: ages 0-8
    • Top reader: Crocheted Giant Bear Stuffie and Kindle Fire 7 with cool protective case
    • All readers who complete the program will be entered to win a crocheted Giant Bear Stuffie and Kindle Fire 7 with cool protective case
    • All readers who complete the program will earn a completion prize pack
    • The child that wins the Tiny Art Contest will receive a Crayola Inspiration Case
  • Tween: ages 9-12
    • Groundbreaker: The Groundbreaker is the tween who is the top reader and the top program participant. The Groundbreaker will win a Kindle Fire 7, a crocheted giant Milkshake stuffie, and other goodies!
    • Discoverer: The Discoverer is the tween who is the top reader. The Discoverer will win a prize package that will include a Barnes & Noble Gift Card!
    • Geographer: The Geographer is the tween who is the top program participant. The Geographer will win a prize package that will include a Game & Grub Gift Card!
    • Voyagers: The Voyagers are the tweens who complete the Summer Reading Program by completing at least 11 badges on Beanstack/the offline tracker. The Voyagers will win a prize pack full of goodies for completing the program.
    • Explorers: The Explorers are the tweens who attend a variety of in person programs throughout the county each week. Tweens will earn one entry per program they attend and will be entered to win a weekly basket. Basket themes are:
      • Summer Fun
      • Smoothie Lovers
      • Crafters Delight
      • Art Inspiration
      • Bike Safety
      • Outdoor Fun
    • Creators: The Creators are the tweens who complete and submit the quilt coloring page they receive at the Wednesday morning branch programs or in their Bookmobile Grab & Go bag. Tweens who submit their quilt coloring page will be entered in to win a Brothers Sewing Machine.
    • The tween that wins the Tiny Art Contest will receive a Paint Your Own Fun Food Themed Squishies kit.
  • Teen: ages 13-17
    • 1st place reader: Nintendo Switch
    • 2nd place reader: Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Camera & Film
    • 3rd place reader: Barnes & Noble Gift Card
    • Participants who attend in-person programs will earn chances to win a crocheted giant avocado buddy
    • The teen that wins the Tiny Art Contest will receive a combo variety art & drawing kit
    • All readers who complete the program will earn a completion prize pack.
  • Adult: ages 18+
    • 1st place reader: 39" Insignia Smart TV
    • 2nd place reader: Amazon Echo
    • 3rd place reader: Barnes & Noble Gift Card
    • Participants who attend in-person programs will earn chances to win a crocheted jumbo lemon & lime buddy pillows
    • All readers who complete the program will earn a completion prize pack.
    • The adult that wins the Tiny Art Contest will receive a combo acrylic painting & drawing kit