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Summer Reading Adult Reader Instructions

Here's How To Do It:

  • Starting the day you pick up your reading log, read anything you like—books, magazines, newspapers, even listen to audio books or try a playaway.
  • Read a little bit each day.
  • Keep track of how much time you spend reading on your reading log.
  • You can also earn minutes by doing activities listed below.
  • Limit 5 hours of activities, please.
  • When you've read 15 hours, bring your reading log into the Library for a prize. Turn in the entry form on the right for a chance to win other prizes.
  • When you return your completed reading log you can enter to win Prizes!
  • NOTE: You can't get prizes the same day you sign-up.
  • Only one finisher prize per person.
  • Maximum of five prize entries per person.

 

Download Reading Log

 

Activities can count for up to a total of 5 hours of reading time

  • Come to a program at the Library - earn 1 hour.
  • Bring a friend to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
  • Read to someone - earn 15 minutes.

Upcoming Summer Reading Events For Adults

You can register to attend an event starting two weeks before it.

Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Printing

Have you heard the buzz about 3D printers? Do you have questions about how it works?
Thu, 06/20/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

SEED EXCHANGE AND WORKSHOP

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Tue, 06/18/2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: adults

SEED EXCHANGE AND WORKSHOP

It's certainly not too late for planting many kinds of vegetables.
Tue, 06/18/2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: adults

Healthy Apps for You & Your Family

Tue, 06/25/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: adults

Pop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 1

Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials.
Fri, 06/21/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Pop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 2

Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials.
Sat, 06/22/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Enjoy snacks and games as you pick up your Summer Reading log. For all ages
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tates Creek Branch -
Age Groups: all ages

Music Tells A Story

Ever wondered what happens when you swallow a cello? Join LexPhil for an afternoon journey through the storybook pages of I Know A Shy Fellow Who Swallowed A Cello in LexPhil’s Music Tells a Story.
Sat, 06/29/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: all ages, adults, families

Fiddlers ReStrung

Fiddlers Restrung, from Saline, Michigan, is one of the best high school level Celtic, Bluegrass, and American folk fiddle groups in the nation.
Mon, 07/01/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: all ages

Fiddlers ReStrung

Fiddlers Restrung, from Saline, Michigan, is one of the best high school level Celtic, Bluegrass, and American folk fiddle groups in the nation.
Mon, 07/01/2013 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Farish Theater
Age Groups: all ages