Registration Opens June 2!
Join the Latah County Library District June 2 – August 9 for a fun Summer Reading Program for all ages! Register at your local branch to participate in our reading challenge and join us for fun events! Our Summer Reading Events this year will be a combination of in-person performers (at your local libraries and throughout your community), in-person programs, passive activities & to-go activities.
Summer Reading for all ages—Join the fun with your local library this summer!
Our Summer Reading Program helps keep kids from falling victim to the dreaded “summer slide,” when children can lose important academic gains they made during the school year. Children enjoy skill-building activities, engaging performers and rewarding reading challenges to help them bridge the gap between months out of school while celebrating the love of lifelong learning.
But hey, Summer Reading is for adults, too! Catch up on reading while enjoying summer activities and relaxation. Summer Reading is a terrific way for families to interact around a love of reading. And adults who read provide a good model for their children.
Summer Reading FAQs
- How do I register for Summer Reading?Visit your local branch of the Latah County Library District beginning June 2nd and pick up a registration kit. For every 5 minutes (or 2 pages of reading) color in the square of your choice. You can find more information on how to participate at your local branch.
- How long do I need to read to finish Summer Reading?Each challenge card comes with a color-by-number sheet. For every 5 minutes (or 2 pages of reading) color in the square of your choice. After roughly 2,000 minutes of reading you should have a completed challenge card. You can submit prize entries after coloring 20 squares, 50 squares, and completing the picture. Complete 5 bonus challenges for a bonus prize entry.
- How do I track my reading?Pick up a registration kit at your local branch of the LCLD which will include a summer reading challenge card. Track your reading by coloring in squares for every 5 minutes (or 2 pages of reading). Each card also has a reading log on the back for you to record and rate the books you’ve read this summer.
- Do I need to register for Summer Reading to participate in Summer Reading Events?Nope! All summer reading events are open to the public! Check on social media or with your local branch for details on events, including the targeted age-group, location, and whether or not registration is required.
- Do I need to participate in Summer Reading Events to complete Summer Reading?No. All you need to do is read, color in your color-by-number challenge card, and submit your prize entries!
- Are there prizes this year?Yes! As you complete each challenge, fill in and cut out the Prize Entries on your challenge card for a chance to win fun prizes.
