Summer Reading

  • Programs:

The Library invites the whole family to participate in this year's Summer Reading program, titled Unearth a Story, with eight weeks of free programming for everyone. All five libraries will host a variety of programs geared towards adults, including cooking and genealogy classes, technology classes, author visits, craft classes and travel programs. Children will enjoy themed storytimes, camps, programs, and live animal encounters, while teens can participate in anime clubs, multiple craft classes, and more.

For details about specific program offerings, pick up the library’s programming newsletter at your nearest TCPL location or find it online in our events calendar.

  • Logging your Reading:

Our Summer Reading Program allows families and readers of all ages to log and read books for prizes and badges. Kids are challenged to read 20 books this summer, and with each book completed, they will be entered into a grand prize drawing. Once they read 20 books, they earn a free book that they can pick up from any TCPL location. Teens and Adults are challenged to read for 20 hours this summer. For each hour read, they gain an entry for a grand prize. Once they read 20 hours, they earn a free lapel pin that they can pick up from any TCPL location.  The Summer Reading Program is run through Beanstack, which is our free online service that offers book and activity logging, recommendations, and book reviews.

Simply create an account for yourself and each member of your family to start logging hours to earn badges.

Want to participate but don't want to use the Beanstack app or website? Simply record your reading on paper. When you finish the Summer Reading Challenge, stop into your TCPL location and let them know so you can get your entries into the Grand Prize drawings.

  • GRAND PRIZE OPTIONS:
    • Adults
      • 2 tickets to a show at the KSU Performing Arts Center
      • Metal Detector Kit
    • Teens
      • Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer
      • Stanley Tumbler with Handle and Straw 40 oz and Emotional Support Animal Stickers
    • Kids
      • Three-pack Walking Dino and Dinosaur Track
      • Family (4) Tickets to the Great Lakes Science Center and Dinosaur Sprinkler 

Visit one of our five locations for additional prizes.