Summer Reading 2017
June 19 - August 4

Earn Rewards & Prizes - Just by Reading!

Toddlers
One to Three Years Old

 For each book read to your child, write the title on the reading log. Once twenty books have been read, return the reading log to the library and your child will receive a prize! 

To earn an additional prize, complete the activity log (stapled to the back of the reading log). Once all seven activities have been completed, bring the log back to the library and your child will receive his or her prize! 

Children
Four to Twelve Years Old

   For each book the child reads or has read to them, he or she will receive a prize ticket. They will then place the prize ticket into the drawing that corresponds to the prize they would like to try and win. Winners will be announced at the end of the summer.

To earn an additional five prize tickets, complete the Build a Better World Bingo sheet and return it to a librarian.


Teens
Thirteen to Seventeen Years Old

For each book the teen reads, he or she will receive a prize ticket from a librarian. They will then place the prize ticket into the drawing that corresponds to the prize they would like to try and win. Winners will be announced at the end of  the summer.  

Adults
Eighteen Years Old and Up

  For each book read, fill out a slip telling us the title of the book, your full name, and your telephone number. Enter the slip into the weekly prize drawing. Winners will be drawn on Monday mornings and will receive a book bag and a gift card to a local business or restaurant. Seven gift cards will be given out over the summer.
Please Note:
All children who attend library Summer Reading Programs will receive a free book of their choosing at the end of the summer.
ALL reading logs, activity sheets, prize tickets, and adult entries MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, in order to receive prizes and be eligible for prize drawings.

Join Us for Weekly Programs and Activities!

Kickoff & Closing Parties

Join us on Monday, June 19, at 5:00 p.m. for a Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Enjoy games and crafts and learn how to participate in this year's program. The first fifty children, ages four to twelve, who inquire about the Summer Reading Program will receive a free book bag filled with goodies.
Visit the library on Friday, August 4, at 5:00 p.m. to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading program! Play games, make crafts, and learn who won our prize drawings.

Wednesday Programs

Stop by the library at
2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for the following programs:
June 28th:
Curious Kids Museum

July 5th:
Drop-In Activities
Stop by any time between Noon and 6:30 p.m.!

July 12th:
Magical comedy show with Joel Tacey

July 19th:
Kalamazoo Nature Center

July 26th:
Binder Park Zoomobile

Drop-In Crafternoons

Visit the library at any time between Noon and 6:30 p.m. on the following Tuesdays to make fun crafts!
  • June 27th
  • July 11th
  • July 25th

LEGO Club

We are introducing a brand new LEGO Club this summer!  Join us on Fridays at any time between Noon and 6:30 p.m. for the opportunity to create LEGO masterpieces. The library also has a large collection of Duplo Blocks for younger children, so all ages are welcome. LEGO club will be held the following days:
  • June 23rd
  • June 30th
  • July 7th
  • July 14th
  • July 21st
  • July 28th