The 2012 Summer Reading Program is now officially over. However, children and teens may still register and/or bring completed reading folders back to the library through August 31 to receive a free book.
Library Summer Reading Program
Other Summer Reading Challenges, Contests, and Events
Read 18 books or for 12 hours to earn a free book!
Research has shown that reading over the summer break helps prevent students from losing ground and helps prepare them for the next school year - stop the "summer slide" by participating in the library's Summer Reading Program!
Participate in this free program encouraging young people to read and listen to books for fun. Pick up a reading log at the public library to keep track of your reading. Visit the library weekly to select a fun incentive. Reading may be done anywhere: home, school, vacation, etc.
All programs, materials, and incentives are FREE!
The Summer Reading Program and weekly incentives officially end on August 4. However, you may still register, and/or bring reading folders back to the library through August 31. You will receive a free book once you've read either 18 books, or have read for 12 hours during the summer.
Events and Activities: Online Calendar | Monthly Calendar of Events (Print Version)
Bookmarks: Download Bookmark | En Espanol
Group Registration: Instructions for Groups | Group Registration Form
Book Suggestions: Clayton Kids - Discover Books & Reading
More Helpful information:
Read anything, read anywhere, participate in fun events, and earn rewards! How to join the fun:
The Summer Reading Program and weekly incentives officially end on August 4. However, you may still register, and/or bring your reading log back to the library through August 31. You will receive a free book once you've read for 12 hours during the summer.
Events and Activities: Featured Teen Events | Online Calendar | Monthly Calendar of Events (Print Version)
Bookmarks: Download Bookmark | En Espanol
Book Suggestions: TCC - Books 4 Teens
General Information: Download the General Information Sheet | En Espanol
We are hosting Summer Reading Programs for adults at the Headquarters Library, the Riverdale Branch, and the Lovejoy Branch!
Events and Activities: Online Calendar
Book Suggestions: What to Read Next
The 'Between the Covers' Summer Reading Program at the Headquarters Branch will kick off on Saturday, June 2nd from 11am-1pm. Bring the family! Free watermelon and entertainment provided by Ktech of 3D Studio and Sounds.
We will host a wide variety of enrichment programs and classes in art, health, business, and more, throughout the summer.
Check our Calendar of Events for program listings.
Adults (ages 18+) may participate in the 'Between the Covers' Summer Reading Program at the Lovejoy Branch between June 1-August 3 by reading any books you choose and submitting short fill-in-the-blank book reviews for each one. A random book review will be chosen each Friday and awarded a small prize! (You do not need to be present to win.) Click here to print out the book review form, then turn it in to the Lovejoy Branch during business hours.
We will also have a twice-monthly movie night, starting on Tuesday, June 5th at 6pm with a dramatic blockbuster about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II. See the calendar for more details.
Adults (18+) may participate in the 'Between the Covers' Summer Reading Program at the Riverdale Branch by reading any books you choose and submitting a Summer Reading Book Review form (available at the Riverdale Branch) for each one. Each review form will be submitted into a weekly prize drawing. The winners will be announced each Monday starting on June 4th and ending on August 6th. (You do not need to be present to win.)
We will also have a weekly movie night, starting on Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30 pm with a popular film that takes place in a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dreams. See the calendar for more details.
Attention parents and grandparents: Enroll your child or grandchild in the library's Summer Reading Program and then enter the "Think BIG! Save for College!" sweepstakes for a chance to win $5,529 in a savings plan for his or her college education, plus $1,529 for the library for children's and teen's materials and programming!
Enter the sweepstakes at www.path2college.com
The Atlanta Hawks are sponsoring a reading challenge for K-12 students between June 11-August 20. Participants who meet the challenge goals will be able to earn a free ticket to see the Hawks play during the 2011-2012 season!
Pick up a flyer with challenge rules at any one of the library's locations.
Students in Grade 1-6 (entering or leaving those grades) may participate at any local Barnes & Noble store for a chance to earn a free book.
