Summer Reading Program 2024

Take an adventure during this summer's Summer Reading Program at the Elyria Public Library. Join us for a season of books, pages, programming, and more!  We are excited to offer a summer reading program for every age where adventurous challenges take place! Everyone can find something to enjoy this summer at the Elyria Public Library!

Registration for Summer Reading begins now through Beanstack

sign up online through beanstack

 

 
Summer Reading Program 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library
 

 

Summer Reading Program 2024
Adventure along with Joe the Turtle
May 28 - July 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Register | This year, we have three registration options.

  • Option 1: Register online through Beanstack. Online registration opens now; however logging will not being until May 28. If you already have a Beanstack account, there is no need to create a new one. Just log in to your account, to join the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Summer Reading Program.
  • Option 2: Visit any EPL location to register in person.
  • Option 3: Call any EPL location to register via phone.  

Step 2. Track your Reading | The more you read, the more chances you have to win.

  • Participants may track their reading via paper log which can be picked up at any EPL location. 
  • Participants of all ages may track their reading online via Beanstack, beginning May 28. Online participants will earn badges. The more you read, the more badges you will earn. 
  • Child and teen participants have set goals to complete their summer reading challenge. 
    • Littles ( 0 - 5) | Read 10 books.
    • Children (6 - 12) | Read 10 hours. 
    • Teens (13 - 17) | Read 10 hours.
    • Adults (18+) | Complete a book and library-themed Bingo card. 

Step 3. Have Fun! | Relax and enjoy your summer with a good book in your hands. Remember to visit the library for reading materials along with special events through the summer. See our calendar of events.

 

PRIZES

Littles | Our youngest patrons can earn entries for the grand prizes.

  • 10 Books | Earn a grand prize reading entry for:
    • Toddler Balance Bike
    • Imagination Playset
    • Melissa & Doug Wooden Playset
    • Art Easel
      • Children can earn a maximum of 5 entries.
      • Don't forget to register for the 1,000 Book Reading Challenge via Beanstack as well; we challenge you to read 1000 books before your little one begins Kindergarten!

Children | Kids can earn entries for the grand prizes.

  • 10 Hours | Earn a grand prize reading entry for:
    • Mystery Squishmallow
    • Microscope
    • Fort Building Kit
    • Lego Friends Set, Dog Rescue Center
    • Lego Star Wars Set, Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Fighter
      • Children can earn a maximum of 5 entries.

Teens | Teens can earn entries for the grand prizes.

  • 10 Hours | Earn a grand prize entry for:
    • Dungeons & Dragons Essential Kit
    • Bullet Journaling Bundle
    • Mystery Squishmallow
    • Lego Icons Set, Tiny Plants
    • Woobles Crochet Kit
      • Teens can earn a maximum of 5 entries.

Adults | Adults can earn entries for the grand prizes by earning a single bingo or full card bingo. A single bingo earns one ticket entry. A full card bingo earns five more ticket entries.

  • BINGO | Earn a grand prize entry for:
    • Air Fryer
    • Kindle Fire 10
    • Gardening Basket
    • Gym Bundle
    • Elyria-themed Basket
    • LaGrange-themed Basket
      • Adults can complete a maximum of one bingo card.

Sponsors

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