Summer Reading FAQs! Come Sign Up!
- Ginny Seegmiller
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
I wanted to get some information out about how our summer reading program works and answer a few common questions as well!
Q: Is the program only for kids or certain ages?
A. Nope! This is for ALL ages! Adults and Teens included!
Q: How exactly does the program work?
A: During the summer months, you set a goal for each day. This can be a chapter, an hour of reading; any goal that pushes you to read more during the summer, AND we will give you a NEW book to start with! Each day you complete the goal; you mark off a splash spot on your tracking log. After 15 days, you can come in to receive your Half-way Prize, and at the end of 30 days, receive your Completion Prize!
Q: What if my kids aren't old enough to read on their own yet?
A: No worries! Reading to your kiddos counts! It counts for both their reading log and yours!
Q: I'm not really the best reader, but I do like audiobooks, does that work for goal setting?
A: Yes! Reading comes in all forms! You can set goals with audiobooks as well!
Q: Can I read books that aren't designated for my age range? Or pick prize books that aren't for my age range?
A: Yes! we have categorized books and prizes by suggested age range, but we recognize there is a lot of crossovers with both prize books and raffle prizes.
Q: Hold up, there's a raffle?
A: Yes! When you sign up you receive a raffle ticket, as well as at the halfway mark, completion, and at our summer reading specials on Wednesday mornings and Monday evenings. Below are just some of our June prizes! Our first raffle drawing will be June 30th, and we will have a second drawing for more prizes at the end of July.
Q: Is there a different tracker for different age ranges?
A: No, the same tracker is used for all ages; very easy and user friendly for everyone. You can also track online with Beanstack.
Q: Can I sign up my kids or family members if they are not in person with me?
A: We discourage this as it makes book selection and sign-up statistics more difficult. We want every individual to be able pick a book that they love!
Q: Can I sign up and then come back later to choose my book?
A: I would advise you to come when you have at least 20 minutes to choose a book - you may not need all 20 minutes, but we will not award books at a later time. You may also browse some of our available titles ahead of time on LibraryThing. Keep in mind, our inventory changes rapidly.
Q: How exactly does this work for adults, or why are adults included? This seems like it should be geared towards children.
A: I can understand how a reading program can seem geared towards children, although, there are so many benefits behind adults reading as well.
Reading is a proven stress reliever and lowers blood pressure.
Reading helps protect against reduced memory, reasoning, learning, and attention.
Reading regularly is linked to longevity with life and health overall.
Reading increases your skills in empathy and communication, as well as improving mental strength.
Reading is also a way to set a foundation with your family, spend time with them, and we want to incentivize reading for adults as well.
Q: What if I miss a day for my daily goals I've set?
A: It's okay! The goals are NOT consecutive days, just days that you complete them!
Q: If I set a goal for a chapter a day, and I read 2 chapters in a day, does that mean I can mark off more than 1 spot? A: Unfortunately, it is a maximum of 1 spot to mark off per day.
Q: This sounds great! So where do I sign up? A: You can sign up in person at the library or online at:
Shoot us a comment if you have any other questions and we look forward to having you join us for Summer Reading!
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