This program is designed for kids not yet in kindergarten to encourage life-long reading habits. Once you've earned enough points you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share!

Every week that you report your reading you will receive a small prize. Everyone who reports at least one book this summer will get a free book to keep in August! 

This program encourages families to read 1,000 books together before the child enters kindergarten. Research has shown that reading to and with children before their schooling begins is an effective way to prepare them for independent reading.

Participation in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is easy and the program's only end date is when your child enters kindergarten, so there is no pressure to finish by a certain time.

Any reading counts! You can re-read books, count books you've heard at storytime, listen to audio books, read eBooks, etc.

For every 100 books you read, your child will earn a small prize that you can pick up in the library. At 1,000 books they will receive a certificate of completion and a book to keep.

We hope your family will have a great time reading together!

This program is for children entering grades K-6 in fall 2023. Log books and audiobooks here on READsquared to earn raffle tickets. You will earn one raffle ticket for every 100 points (100 points = 1 chapter book or 4 picture books). 

At the end of the program you'll be entered for a chance to win different prizes including Snap Circuits kits, art supplies, eReaders and more! Winners will select their prize in the order that their names are drawn.

Enjoy your reading even more this summer! 

Welcome to the 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program. If you participated last year, the format is the same. If this is your first time - We're glad you're here.

Track books you read between July 1st and August 18th. All prizes will be awarded at the end of the program in August, so keep reading. 

Reading any book over 100 pages equales a novel and gives you 100 points. You can read books in any format, print, ebook or audio.

Magazines and newspapers are counted by how long you are reading. One hour gets you 50 points, two hours is 100. 

Also picture books count at 1/4 so if you read 4 picture books to your kids, you get 100 points. There is a selection for picture books for logging. 

With each badge, you earn points to win a prize. The more badges you have, the more chances you have to winning a prize. If you reach 1000 points, you are entered for a chance to win a grand prize!

We have Erie Canal Days lectures like Waterways of Change: Women and the Erie Canal on Tuesday, July 16th at 6:30PM and Girls: Single Irish Immigrants Working in Syracuse on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:30PM. 

They are in the Computer Lab or on Zoom. They are also recorded to watch later. Check our calendar for more information and to register.

Geoff Clough will be making music for our World War II Program. Take a sentimental journey to the big band era on Tuesday, July 9th at 7PM. 

If you have any questions, just contact me!

Again, welcome and keep reading!

Jacquie