When: June 1 - July 31, 2024
Who: Ages newborn - adult
Embark on an adventure of pure reading fun!
Children can create their own adventures this summer when they participate in the Summer Reading Program at the library! It’s simple:
- Visit the Children's Department at your local library to pick up your reading log.
- Read something. Read anything. Read everything.
- Enjoy the benefits of reading, and even earn some fun prizes!
This program is designed to keep children actively reading throughout the summer months, which helps to maintain their literacy skills!
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Want to earn reading credit?
- Write down all of the books you read OR mark down every 30 minutes you spend reading. Listening to stories counts, too.
- Read anything you like: books, magazines, graphic novels, or listen to audio books - all reading counts! When older children read to younger children, both children earn credit! You'll hear a lot of stories at this summer's library programs, so be sure to record onto your reading logs each time you visit library programming, too!
- Every time you read 10 books or 5 hours, you are eligible for a prize. Click here to view what each library branch offers - once you reach 50 books/25 hours, there are some really cool prizes!
- Plan your library visits with the help of our 2024 ARLS Summer Reading events calendar. You can filter the calendar to see events by age group and by location.
- Share your reading journey with others! Talk about what you’re reading with a friend, bring a family member to a library event, or tag us on social media and use #AdventureBegins to spread the word.
Stop by your local library to find out what fun is in store for you this summer!
Summer Reading is not just for kids!
Did you know that reading for just 30 minutes every day can make you a healthier and happier person? That’s why our Summer Reading Program is open to all ages, from 0-100! Studies* show that reading can help you:
- Better understand other people and how they think
- Increase your empathy levels and improve your social abilities
- Lower your stress levels, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Increase your vocabulary and cognitive function
- Support the mental health of people facing challenges like anxiety, depression, and grief
Check out these online studies* on how you can benefit from reading this summer:
Reading Strengthens Your Brain
Mental Health Benefits of Reading
Learn more about this year's summer reading program by branch:
- Athens-Clarke County Library
- Bogart Library
- Madison County Library
- Oconee County Library
- Oglethorpe County Library
- Pinewoods Library
- Royston Public Library
- Winterville Library
For more information, stop by your closest library, call 706-613-3650.
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