Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Read to the Rhythm - Summer Reading Begins

Don't Miss out! This year our Summer Reading Programs begin Monday June 1 and conclude Saturday August 1, 2015.  Come in any time to register. 

See below for details on the Children's, Teen, and Adult "Read to the Rhythm" programs. 


Children's Summer Reading Program
  • Earn awards for time spent reading or having books read to you this summer!
  • All children are eligible – “read to” ages through grade 6.
  • Register at the desk as you enter the Children's Library.
  • Read for two hours and earn a cowbell.
  • Read three more hours and earn a hand powered flashlight.
  • Read four more hours and earn a book.


Teen Summer Reading Program
  • Lake Forest residents entering grades 7 through 12 are eligible.
  • Register in the Children's Library or at the Adult Reference Desk.
  • Read 4 books to earn a $10 gift card to the Lake Forest Book Store and be included in the final prize drawings.
  • Fill out a raffle ticket for each book you read or listen to this summer. It’s that easy!
  • Every raffle ticket, up to a maximum of 36, will be eligible for the final prize drawings.
  • The last day to hand in raffle tickets is Saturday, August 1.
  • Grand prize is a $100 gift card to the Lake Forest Book Store.
  • 8 runners-up will receive a $20 gift card to one of the following: Einstein Bros Bagels, Ferentino’s Pizzeria, Food Stuffs, Gerhard’s Elegant European Desserts, Jolly Good Fellows, Kiddles Sports Inc., Starbucks Coffee, and Sweet’s Chocolates.


  Adult Summer Reading Program
  • Come to the Reference Desk to register and pick up a punch card. All Lake Forest residents 19 years of age and older are eligible.
  • After you read or listen to a book, get your card punched and fill out a raffle form.
  • Prizes, including gift certificates to local stores and restaurants, will be drawn each week.
  • Read/listen to four books, complete the punch card and receive a Lake Forest Library gift.
  • All who complete a punch card are eligible for the Grand Prize – a Chamber of Commerce gift card.
  • Limit – one punch card per patron.
  • The Grand Prize drawing will be held in August.

The Summer Reading Programs are funded by Friends of Lake Forest Library.

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