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Summer Reading 2024

By Jessica Springer-Cap May 26, 2024


2024 Summer Reading Programs

Let’s read! Let’s get rewarded for reading! The summer slide is a real thing and instead of going backwards in reading let’s move forward. 

There are a ton of summer reading national programs along with local programs right here in the community! 

Local:

Southington Public Library

255 Main Street, Southington

Two ways this program can be completed. A child can either complete the paper log or online log. Both in person and online start June 10th

How does it work? The program officially starts June 17th

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Plainville Public Library

56 E Main Street, Plainville

Parents, children, and teens can pick up a log book starting Friday, June 21st.

How does it work? Participants can earn a chance to spin the wheel of prizes: For every 7 days a participant reads and brings their log to the library. Every Friday from June 21st - August 16, earn a bonus wheel spin if you check out an item. Limit: Only one spin per Friday. 

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Bristol Public Library

5 High Street, Bristol 

Program runs in-person and online. Starts Monday June 17th and ends August 9th. There will be no raffles this summer. There will be a library store! 

How does it work? Track child’s reading on a paper calendar, 20 minutes or more a day! Child get’s “money” to spend in the store. 

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Cheshire Public Library

104 Main Street, Cheshire

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Wolcott Public Library 

469 Bound Line Road, Wolcott

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The Governor's Summer Reading Challenge

Fill out this reading log to keep track! There is also a great list of books depending on student's grade!

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National:

Chuck E Cheese

Fill out the reading log and bring to Chuck E Cheese to earn 10 free play points!

Barnes and Noble 

Read 8 books this summer and fill out favorite part of each book. Fill out the log and bring back to Barnes and Noble and choose a free book from the list!

Mensa Reading Program 

Free T-shirt when you take part in Mensa Excellence in Reading Program. 

Read Your Way to Fenway

What a bunch of fun ways for children to stay motivated this summer to keep reading and be rewarded!