Signup starts June 1 for the Library's Summer Reading Program

Embark on a thrilling journey for all ages during the 2024 Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” through the Springfield-Greene County Library District.

Tiny tots and preschoolers can be read to, while kids, teens and adults can dive into their favorite topics all summer to earn free books and incentives geared to each age group. Summer reading also helps kids and teens sharpen their reading skills.

The program runs June 1-Aug. 10. There’s a program for all age groups — Tiny Tots & Preschool: Birth–Age 5; Kids: Ages 6–11; Teens: Grades 6–12. Adults have a Summer Reading Program, too, with their own game board and chances for cool prizes in August.

Beginning June 1, participants can pick up a game board at any Springfield-Greene County Library branch or the Mobile Library or log on to thelibrary.org/summerreading and follow the links to register for the reading program that fits you. Start logging reading minutes and complete the activities to earn great prizes.

There are prizes! Tiny tots/preschoolers who are read to and kids and teens can earn a Fresh Start Fine Waiver Card upon completing their first activity. Then, complete the program to earn a free book and a Youth Summer Passport. Get free treats and admissions at Diventures, Chick-fil-A, Andy B's, Little Caesars, Pineapple Whip, Village Meeple Board Game Cafe and Willard Aquatic Center.

Kids who keep reading can earn Star Reader entries in the end-of-summer drawings. Prizes include coupons for free books and gift cards.

There are lots of programs to attend, too. Be amazed by magicians, musicians and mad scientists for kids and families. Then explore our community’s most popular sites at five Fantastic Fridays.

Visit thelibrary.org/programs for a complete schedule of events, or see the summer issue of Bookends, the free calendar of events at any branch and Mobile Library.

This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library.

Morgan Shannon is a copywriter for the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at morgans@thelibrary.org.

This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield library's Summer Reading Program signup starts June 1