Summer Reading 2018

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Take the Summer Reading Challenge

May 22 - August 7, 2018

30 Minute Challenge Hour Challenge Adults

30 Minute Challenge (suggested for kids from birth through age 8)

  • Participants can get a reading log at any Stanislaus County Library branch.
  • Use the reading log to keep track of every DAY that they spend at least 30 minutes reading, or having someone read to them.
  • After 7 days of reading, kids can bring their reading log (signed by a parent) back to the library to collect a prize.
  • Finish a log (28 days of reading) and be entered into prize drawings for gift cards.

Last day to pick up a reading log is Wednesday, August 1.

Last day to pick up prizes is Tuesday, August 7.

Hour Challenge (suggested for ages 8 through 18)

  • Participants can get a reading log at any Stanislaus County Library branch.
  • Use the reading log to keep track of every HOUR that you spend reading.
  • Every 7 hours of reading gets an entry into prize drawings. The more you read the better your chance to win.
  • Finish the log and get an extra chance to win.
  • There is no limit on how many times you can enter.

Last day to pick up a reading log is Monday, August 6.

Last day to pick up prizes is Tuesday, August 7.

Adults

  • Read or listen to a book.
  • Fill out a review sheet and return to any Stanislaus County Library branch.
  • Each review is an entry into a drawing for gift cards, a quilt, and other fabulous prizes.
  • Reading to kids? Listening to audiobooks? Fill out a review and enter.
  • The more books you read the better your chance to win.

Summer Reading Form for Adults

Formulario para adultos del Reto de Lectura del Verano

Last day to pick up weekly prizes is August 7.

Are you looking for creative ways to spend the summer?

Fun, free events for the whole family. Kids Events, Teen Events, and Adult and Family Events pages have more information about upcoming events at your local branch.