Summer Reading Challenge 2024 - June 1–July 31

Aug 26, 2026

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Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 to July 31, inviting participants to explore their community through books and other media while building reading habits. Eligibility for prizes requires tracking progress completed by July 31, 2024. The program includes kickoff activities such as a scavenger hunt, a take-home craft project, and age-based reading hour goals for kids, teens, and adults, plus free library events open to the public.

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Summer Reading Challenge

Dates, participation, and prize eligibility

Kickoff and age-based challenges

Programs and library events (ESL, storytelling, workshops, talks)

Summer Reading Challenge June 1–July 31 This year’s Summer Reading Challenge encourages you to seek adventure while exploring your community and beyond. Discover a world of opportunity and wonder. Adventure begins at your library! To participate, read or listen to books from any source including our physical or digital collections. Use Beanstack to track your progress online or in the app, or use a paper reading log. To be eligible for prizes, tracking must be completed by July 31, 2024. For more information, visit: warrenvi[lle.com/summer-reading](lle.com/summer-reading) Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Monday, June 1 • Ages 2–12 We’re kicking off our Summer Reading Challenge with a library scavenger hunt and a special craft project for the kids to take home. While you’re here, sign up to take the challenge. Kids • Birth–11 • Challenge: 6 hours Receive a free bookand a grand prize drawing entry when you complete your challenge. Earn a small gift and a bonus grand prize drawing entry for each additional 6 hours of reading. Teens • Ages 12–17 • Challenge: 6 hours Receive a free book and a grand prize drawing entry when you complete your challenge. Earn a small gift and a bonus grand prize drawing entry for each additional 6 hours of reading. Adults • Ages 18 and up • Challenge: 10 hours Receive a free gift and a grand prize drawing entry when you complete your challenge. Earn a bonus grand prize drawing entry for each additional 10 hours of reading. All library events are free and opento the public. En Español p. 2 Summer 2024 En Español Grupo de conversación virtual de ESL Los jueves • 6 de junio–29 de agosto • 10 am Mayores de 18 años Practique sus habilidades de conversacióny pronunciación en un ambiente relajado y obtenga más confianza. Facilitado porun/a tutor/a de People’s Resource Center. Para más detalles, visite warrenvi[lle.com/events](lle.com/events). Cuentos en la lavanderia Laundry City Express 2S533 Illinois Route 59 Sábados • 11 am–mediodía • Todas las edades 15 de junio, 27 de julio, 17 de agosto Toda la familia está invitada a compartir un cuento connosotros. Habrá hojas para colorear disponibles. Don’t be bugged by the bugs... come get your earplugs! Check out an item or attend a library event and get two free pairs of earplugs. Available for WPLD members ages 12 and up, starting now while supplies last. Cicada Chatter: Three Emerging Broods Wednesday, June 5 • 7 pm • All ages Horticulture Educator Jamie Viebach from University of Illinois Search for Library Events in our Catalog Along with books and other items, you can now search for library events in our catalog. Just change the drop-down section from “in Library Catalog” to “in Events” and hit search. [Try it out at: wpld.info/catalog](Try it out at: wpld.info/catalog) WPLD Fan Convention Interest We're searching for local artists, writers, creators, vendors, performers and instructors to share their fandom related talents, skills and knowledge at WPLD's Fan Convention in May 2025. Scan the QR code to complete an application by January 2, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified no later than January 31, 2025. Extension will explore this winged creature’s history, lifecyclesand their effects on plants and our lifestyle. Warrenville Writers Connection Mondays • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up June 10, July 8, August 12 Connect with others who are passionate about writing. Movie Matinees Fridays • Noon • Ages 18 and up June 14, July 12, August 9 Movie titles will be announced one month prior to viewing at warrenvi[lle.com/events](lle.com/events). Shoulder Pain Self-Care Thursday, June 20 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up Sanjoy Roy, PT, from Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness, will show you how to treatyour shoulder pain without the use of medications, injections and surgery. Social Security: Your Questions Answered Tuesday, June 25 • 2 pm • Ages 18 and up How does social s

FAQs

How do participants track progress in the Summer Reading Challenge?

Participants can track reading on Beanstack online or in the app, or use a paper reading log.

What is the deadline to be eligible for prizes?

Prize eligibility requires tracking to be completed by July 31, 2024.

What are the reading-hour goals for kids, teens, and adults?

Kids and teens each have a 6-hour challenge, while adults have a 10-hour challenge.

Aug 26, 2026

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