Summer Reading
Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 12th. Register now by clicking this link!
The summer reading program is funded by the Friends of the Weston Public Library (FWPL). If you would like to help support free programs like this, you can become a Friends member by visiting https://www.westonlibrary.org/1522/Join-the-Friends.
What is the Kids Reading Program?
It’s simply a way to make reading fun over the summer! There are two ways to keep track of your reading.
Once you register and start your Online Reading Log, the first option is to enter each book you read by title and author with a simple review. The second option is to complete Reading Challenges that pop up over the summer. And of course, you can do both!
How it works:
There are two different ways to keep track of your reading. Once you register and start your Online Reading Page, you are ready to go! The first option is to earn Logging Badges by entering the title and author for each book you read. The second option is to complete Activity Badges over the summer, with all the Activities related to books, libraries, or reading. And of course, you can do both!
Each time you earn a Logging Badge, you can pick a prize from our Summer Reading Prize Chest. Stop by the Library and check in with the Librarian. You may pick up three prizes per visit.
We also have a Summer Reading Raffle! Every time readers earn an Activity Badge, they get a raffle ticket, which can be put towards the summer reading raffle prizes. These prizes will be on display in the display case at the Library starting July 5th and we will start awarding tickets July 12th. At the end of the Summer Reading Program, we will draw the names of the winners.
Everyone who participated in the program can join us the last week of August for a Summer Reading Celebration!
The Craft Room will be open this summer!
Each week, we will have a new craft; the directions and materials will be available on the tables in the Craft Room. Stop in and test your creativity.
Don't forget about programs and activities...
Look for special performances for all ages throughout July and August! Check our Event Calendar so you don't miss our special summer activities! Look for library storytimes, performances, art and craft workshops and other special programs throughout July and August. Register online for all these programs directly on our calendar.
How it works- info for parents and caregivers
Keep track of books shared with your child. Enter the title and author of each book read together on their Reading Page in the online database. You can even give each book a short review! For every five books read, you earn a prize from the Summer Reading Treasure Chest. There are also some just-for-fun challenges.
One note about the age to begin--we have found that children enjoy actively participating for about five years. Because of that, it is best to start your child in the program around age four or five. When you start a three-year-old in the program, by the time he/she is seven and really needs to be excited about the Reading Program, he/she may be tired of it.
The Craft Room will be open this summer!
Each week, we will have a new craft; the directions and materials will be available on the tables in the Craft Room. Stop in and make something fun and camping related.
Don't forget about programs and activities...
Look for special performances for all ages throughout July and August! Check our Event Calendar at www.westonlibrary.org so you don't miss our special summer activities! Look for library storytimes, performances, art and craft workshops and other special programs throughout July and August. Register online for all these programs directly on our calendar.
This Program is Open to Teens Entering Grades 6-12 in the Fall of 2023
How Does This Program Work?
Teens can earn points by logging reading, completing challenges, and writing reviews. Teens also earn raffle tickets to win big prizes based on the number of books read. Points can be redeemed at the end of the summer reading party. Teen-only programs will also be happening in July and August, so check our calendar to sign up!
Sweet Days of Summer - A Summer Reading Program for Adult Readers
It's easy to add some fun to your summer: read or listen to two or more books and complete reviews online (or on paper). Two lucky readers will be awarded gift certificates for use at fun local businesses.
Registration opens on June 12 and closes on August 2. Gift certificates will be awarded on August 7.
- Sign up starts on Monday, June 12th . Children may begin reading as soon as they sign up.
- Some of our favorite reviews may be posted on the Youth Services Reading Blog throughout the summer at BellaOnBooks.wordpress.com.
- If your child has trouble spelling, doesn't like to write, or has problems with computers or counting their time, an adult may help enter the information. Older siblings often enjoy helping Preschool readers.
- Please read books that are at or near your reading level. The goal is NOT to get prizes by counting lots of short books. It IS to keep reading good books throughout the summer.
- If you are going away, remember as long as you have internet access, you may enter your reading! Just remember our deadline…
- The Weston Public Schools' summer reading goals are completely separate from our program. You may enter the books read for school in the Library’s program as well. Any reading (magazines, comic books, etc) can count towards your reading total. Audiobooks count too! (Please be sensible about a mixture of listening and reading though.)
The Deadline for entering books is midnight, Friday, August 18th. Your information must be entered in your Reading Log by then!