Summer Reading 2021 Starts June 1!

It wouldn't be summer without a summer reading program. This year, our birthday party keeps going as we celebrate the century with "Happy 100th". Read, complete activities, and log your progress, either through Beanstack or on a paper log, and you could win! We have special programs for all ages, so sign up beginning June 1st. Start earning prizes, from t-shirts and tote bags to prize baskets! The program runs through July 31st, when we'll celebrate together with our birthday bash, the Rockin' Rollick, a family-friendly outdoor event with roller-skating, carnival games, live music, and more!

Click to register for Summer Reading 2021 starting June 1st! Already have a Beanstack account? Just sign in and select Summer Reading 2021!

Youth (Babies- Grade 8)

Collect points for completing activities, reading 4 books, or reading for 1 hour. With each point you will earn a ticket to enter in our Youth Grand Prize drawings (Algonquin Area Public Library cardholders only). Collect 25 points to complete the challenge and earn a t-shirt, free book,  Kona Ice coupon, and a ticket for a turn in our outdoor roller rink at the Rockin' Rollick on July 31!

Teens (Grades 9-12)

Count your hours to earn incentive prizes and Book Bucks/Beanstack tickets that can go into five grand prize drawings. Earn 50 Book Bucks/Beanstack tickets just for registering for Summer Reading. One hour of reading earns you 25 Book Bucks/Beanstack tickets that can be used for prize drawings. Reserve Teen Take & Make Kits, Read It! Book Boxes, and attend virtual programs to earn even more Book Bucks/Beanstack tickets and more chances to win. Read for 25 hours to complete the program. Wrap it all up at the Rockin' Rollick on July 31!

Adults (ages 18+)

Collect coupons and small prizes for signing up for Summer Reading and for the first and second books you read. After three books, you'll receive your choice of a Summer Reading t-shirt or tote bag.  Every book you read, up to fifteen books, earns you a ticket to enter the Adult Grand Prize basket drawings (for Algonquin Area Public Library cardholders only).

Print a Reading Log

If you prefer to track your reading on paper, you can print a log at home, or pick one up at the Harnish Main Library or Eastgate Branch Library. Track your books, then come to either Library location, or call the Library at 847-458-6060 ext 135 (Youth) or ext 143 (Teen and Adult) and we'll log your books for you and alert you to any prizes you've earned!

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