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Read every day! Win prizes! June 1 – July 31

Track the number of days you read. Read a minimum of 28 days to complete the challenge. How much should you read each day? That’s up to you! We recommend 20 minutes of reading or at least 1 picture book. Register and track your reading at sjplibrary.beanstack.org. Or visit the library to get started!

Ages 0-18

Prize 1

Read for 7 days to collect a Dino Keychain.

Prize 2

Read for 14 days to collect a Water Bottle Charm OR a Dino Sticker.

Prize 3

Read for 21 Days to collect a Dino Fidget.

Prize 4

Read for 28 days to collect a Blind Box, a FREE Book, & a Grand Prize Entry: Grand Prize Details.

Alternative prizes available for children ages 3 and under.

Reading MORE than 28 days, earns an extra grand prize entry for each additional seven-day period!

Summer Reading Program Events & Activities

Kick-Off Party: Carnegie Library, Sun. May 31, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Ice Skating Party:  Bode Ice Arena, Friday, July 24, 6 – 8 p.m

Dino Trading Card Swap: East Hills Library, July 31, 2 p.m.

Weekly Events in June & July:

Tuesdays

10 a.m. – Downtown Library

3 p.m. – Carnegie Library

Wednesdays

10 a.m. – East Hills Library

3 p.m. – Washington Park Library

 

June 2 & 3: Mad Science presents Davidius the Dino

June 9 & 10: Dino Safari

June 16 & 17*: Animal Ambassadors from Exotics ‘R Us

*For the animals’ safety the Carnegie & Washington Park shows will be held at 12 p.m. on their respective dates.

June 23 & 24: Fossil Finders

June 30 & July 1: Window Clings

July 7 & 8: Brent Allan Comedy & Magic

July 14 & 15: Dinosaur I Spy Bottles

July 21 & 22: Rockin’ and Reading With Leonardo

July 28 & 29: Dino Dig with the St. Joseph Museum