2023 Children’s Summer Reading Program
How to Participate
PRIZES
Most Minutes Read
Two Halfway Drawings
*Plus, a treasure chest of prizes all summer long*
Reading & Activity Logs
- Pick up your Summer Reading Log & Activity Log at the library’s Children’s Desk (starting June 29) or sign up with READsquared to record your reading online.
- Use your Reading & Activity Log or READsquared to record the minutes you read and activities completed.
- Bring your partially or fully completed Reading & Activity Log to the library for free books and entries into prize drawings!
- The last day to submit logs will be August 24.
Read for Beads
- Pick up a necklace and brag tag when you start Summer Reading and fill it with beads and charms throughout the summer!
- 1 bead = 1 hour read (4 petals) or 1 activity (1 bug/cloud)
- 1 *special* bead = 6 hours read (3 flowers) or 3 activities (3 bugs/clouds)
Special Programs and Events
Community Block Party & Summer Reading Kickoff
Saturday, June 29: 11:00-1:00
Join us to celebrate the start of Summer Reading at our annual Block Party! Enjoy food, games, crafting, music, prizes, and more.
Community Days
Wednesdays: 10:30-1:00
Outdoor Storytimes with Special Guests including the Humane Society, Jamestown Fire Dept., and Audubon, Crafts, Lawn Games, YMCA Free Lunches, and Jamestown Mobile Market
Open Play and Staff-Led Activities in the Makerspace
Mondays: 10:30-1:30, Monday-Friday: 3:30-5:00, and Saturdays: 11:00-3:00
Join us as we learn through play! The library’s Makerspace has activities for all ages, from infants to teenagers. Check out our programming calendar for details about daily staff-led programs, or drop in for open play on Monday mornings and Saturday afternoons.
All Ages Drumming with Infinity
Thursdays, July 6 – August 17: 11:00-12:00
Join us on the library’s front lawn for a drum circle. Drums and other percussion instruments will be provided. You are welcome to bring your drum. No experience is needed.
End of Summer Party
Saturday, August 31
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with an ice cream party!
Questions? Call us at 716-484-7135 x 234