Whether you’re planning to read picture books to your newborn, are a high school student who loves a good dystopian novel, a busy parent who prefers audiobooks, or just someone who has always loved to read, we invite you to read with us all summer! The more you read, the more chances you get to win a fun prize.
Prefer to sign up in person?
Stop in the Library and sign up at Reader Services (for adults), in The Teen Loft or in Children’s Services. Children can get a Refer a Grown-Up card at the Children’s desk and bring their favorite adult upstairs to get them signed up as well. Every child who uses a referral card will be entered into a separate prize drawing to win a $25 gift card.
CHILDREN
Every 10 days of reading earns you a chance to win fabulous prizes. Finish at least 30 days of reading to receive a prize book!
GRADES 6 – 12
Log each day that you read in Beanstack – any day that you read at least 20 minutes counts as one day! You can log multiple days at once, or as you go, and the days you read don’t have to be in a row. Complete the program after logging 30 days of reading, but if you want to keep going and earning virtual raffle tickets, you can earn rewards for up to 70 days!
ADULTS
Read one title in each category by August 16:
- Read a book with the name of a color in the title.
- Read a book with an eye-catching cover.
- Read a book set in another country.
- Read a book featuring an artist or artwork.
When you meet the challenge, you’ll earn tickets for our prize drawing to win a gift card to a local business. Earn additional entries in the prize drawing by completing a bonus challenge. Plus, everyone who signs up is entered to win tickets to a Ravinia concert. SIgn up in person and receive a free paperback book, while supplies last.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
In 1924, then-head Librarian Frances Holbrook initiated the Summer Reading program to inspire kids to read over the summer. The program was originally called the Vacation Reading Club. Later, during WWII, the club was renamed the Victory Reading Club. The name of the program may have changed, but the goal of getting the community excited about reading remains, and continues to grow year after year.
Today, the Summer Reading program is open to readers of all ages and draws more than 2,000 participants.
