This program is designed for teens ages 12 to 17 to encourage life-long reading habits. Earn raffle tickets for books you read or listen to and for completing special activities. You can also win free books by attending teen programs over the summer! 

Ages 5-12. Kids aged 12 can choose between Independent Readers and Teen, but can only participate in one.

There are three different ways to earn points this summer: 

Log Your Reading: All reading counts, including graphic novels and audiobooks! Earn 20 points for every 20 minutes read. Every 20 points can be redeemed for 20 Library Dollars, which can be used at the Prize Store. You can earn up to 1,120 Library Dollars by reading up to 8 hours and 40 minutes. If you read more than 9 hours, the extra points earned can be used toward the purchase of raffle tickets.

Write a Book Review: Every book review you write is worth 10 points. You can earn up to 100 points (or 100 Library Dollars) by writing up to 10 reviews.

Complete a Mission: Earn 10 points for each completed mission. The weekly missions are the library scavenger hunts and random acts of kindness. There is also a list of 10 genres/categories. Read a book that fits each genre/category to earn points for a maximum of 100 points (or 100 Library Dollars).

Each raffle ticket is worth 60 points. Purchase raffle tickets on the READSquared website using points you earned. Prizes in the Prize Store are worth different Library Dollar amounts. Prizes must be purchased in the library using Library Dollars.

Ages 0-5. Children aged 5 can choose between Pre-readers and Independent Readers, but can only participate in one program.

There are two different ways to earn points this summer: 

Log Your Reading: Record the number of minutes someone reads out loud to you. Don’t forget to count library storytimes and audiobooks. You don’t have to include the title of the book, but include it if you want a list of books you’ve read at the end of the summer. Earn 20 points for every 20 minutes read. Every 20 points can be redeemed for 20 Library Dollars, which can be used at the Prize Store. You can earn up to 1,120 Library Dollars by reading up to 8 hours and 40 minutes. If you read more than 9 hours, the extra points earned can be used toward the purchase of raffle tickets.

Complete a Mission: Earn 10 points for each completed mission. There are 4 categories: Write, Sing, Play, and Talk. These are four of the five early literacy activities adults can do with their children to help them get ready to read. (Read is the fifth activity.) You can also complete Scavenger Hunts at the library to earn points.

Each raffle ticket is worth 30 points. Purchase raffle tickets on the READSquared website using points you earned. Prizes in the Prize Store are worth different Library Dollar amounts. Prizes must be purchased in the library using Library Dollars.