Summer Reading for All Ages

Runs from June 17th - September 2nd

Our Summer Reading Programs have begun! This year's theme is "Raise Your Voice", and we have activities, events, and end-of-summer prize drawings for all ages. Sign up now by visiting westerlylibrary.beanstack.org, or register in person at the library. Every person who registers will be automatically entered into our drawing, and have the opportunity to pick out a free book. Read on for more details on the programs for individual age groups, and check out our events calendar to see all the great programs throughout the summer.

Kids Summer Reading Program (birth-3rd grade)

Kids earn a badge for every 15 minutes read (or being read to!), writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards any of the prizes in our end-of-summer drawing. Prizes include: a NASA Lunar Telescope, Orbeez Sensation Station, and a Mini Ride Along Scooter. Visit the Kids page on our website for more information, resources, and book lists (including that Battle of the Books lists)

Tween Summer Reading Program (4th-6th grade)

Tweens earn a badge for every 30 minutes of reading, writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards any of the prizes in our end-of-summer drawing. Prizes include: a Golden Snitch Perplexus Game, Giant Sumo Balls, and a Minecraft Magnetic Puzzle Book.

Teen Summer Reading Program (7th-12th grade)

Teens earn a badge for every 60 minutes of reading, writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards our end-of-summer drawing for a chance to win one of our amazing Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce gift cards. Visit the Teen page on our website for booklists, personalized recommendations, and more!

Adult Summer Reading Program (18 years old and up)

Adults also earn a badge for every 60 minutes of reading, as well as writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending our programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards our end-of-summer drawing for a chance to win a gift card from the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, which can be used in hundreds of businesses and restaurants in the area.

All ages and artistic abilities are invited to submit art for our Community Art Exhibit in the Hoxie Gallery, which will be up for the entire month of September. Check out the event page for details, or contact cskobrak@westerlylibrary.org (401) 596-2877 x306