Reading Takes You Everywhere!

2018's Summer Reading Program concluded on July 31. Thank you to the 177 children, 14 teens, and 40 adults who participated!

The 2019 Summer Reading Program theme is "A Universe of Stories". Dates are TBD in June and July.

Guidelines
For children ages 12 and under, minutes read (or minutes read to) will be recorded.
  • For every 10 minutes read, an object will be colored in on the reading verification sheets.
  • Each sheet represents 100 minutes.
  • Attending a Summer Reading Program event is equivalent to 30 minutes of reading
  • A total of 300 minutes (or 3 sheets) need to be completed before the child will be eligible for the final prize and to be entered into the GRAND PRIZE drawings.
  • Child must be present at the closing program to win any of the grand prizes.
  • Reading challenges will be available for up to 3 more entries into the grand prize drawings.

Teens ages 13-18 will be able to track books read for a chance to win free books and a grand prize, and complete reading challenges for a chance to win prizes. 

Adults can track books read or complete reading challenges for a chance to win free books and a grand prize. 
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​Weekly book drawings will also take place for all ages from June 11-July 30.

Prizes
Children:
100 minutes: bookmark & stickers
200 minutes: Earth ball
300 minutes: Invisible Ink Pen
GRAND PRIZE: Zoo Gift Certificate

Teens:
Free books
Flashing wristband
Laser-X Experience
VR Headset
"Escape Fort Wayne" adventure

Adults:
Free books
TBA

Events
2018 Events:
​June 6, 10:00 PM - Opening Program: "Creeping, Crawling and Flying" (Ft. Wayne Zoo)
Everything that crawls on or in the ground or up a tree isn't the same. Learn about and act out the basic characteristics of insects, spiders, and the other creepy crawlies that don't fit into either group!

June 9, 11:00 AM, A Wrinkle in Time (2018) movie

June 12, 3:30 PM, Pokemon Club

June 15, 11:00 AM, Inkheart movie ​

June 19, 3:30 PM, Yu-Gi-Oh Club

June 20, 11:00 AM, "Board Game Extravaganza"
Play a variety of fun and interesting board games!

June 22, 11:00 AM, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom movie

June 26, 2:00 PM, "A Trip Around the World"
Explore food, stories, crafts, and games from around the world!

June 26, 3:30 PM, Kids Book Club

June 29, 11:00 AM, Treasure Planet movie

July 3, 3:30 PM, LEGO Club

July 6, 11:00 AM, The Wizard of Oz movie

July 10, 3:30 PM, Pokemon Club

July 12, 2:00 PM, "Breakout!"
Use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to open a locked box

July 13, 11:00 AM, The Neverending Story movie

July 16, 1:00 PM, "Oscar the Turtle"
Oscar stops by for fun and games!

July 17, 3:30 PM, Yu-Gi-Oh Club

July 21, 11:00 AM, The Librarian: Quest for the Spear movie

July 24, 3:30 PM, Book Club

July 27, 11:00 AM, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie

July 31, 11:00 AM, Summer Reading Program Finale: First Responders