DEVINE, TX — Summer is about to get a whole lot more exciting for young readers! The Driscoll Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge officially begins Monday, June 2, and is open to participants ages 5 through 18. This year’s program offers fun incentives, engaging reading goals, and a variety of prizes designed to keep kids turning pages all summer long.
Logs and program rules can be picked up at the library’s circulation desk during regular hours, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each reading log is time-based, requiring participants to read 300 minutes (5 hours) to complete a log. With each completed log, participants earn a ticket to enter into a prize they would like a chance to win. Prizes will be on display in the library throughout the summer to help inspire young readers.
The challenge is broken into three levels:
Level 1: Complete 3 logs (15 hours of reading)
Level 2: Complete 5 logs (25 hours of reading)
Level 3: Complete 8 logs (40 hours of reading)
Participants will receive a medal for the highest level they reach recognizing their accomplishment. All reading must be completed within the 8-week challenge window.
For those entering 3rd through 12th grade, there’s an opportunity to earn additional prize tickets by submitting book reviews. Up to three reviews may be turned in, and each must be at least 30 words long.
Teens ages 13 to 18 can enter a special division with prizes specifically tailored for them. This year’s teen prize lineup includes:
Two sets of 2 SeaWorld Passes
Two 4-packs of Missions Baseball Tickets
A $25 Gaming Gift Card – Barbara Moore
A $25 Santikos Theater Gift Card – donated by Coby & Stacy Pyron
Two K1 Speed Gift Cards
A James Avery Charm – donated by Devine Pawn & Gun
A 3-Book Box Set of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
A 3-Book Box Set of the Lightlark series
To qualify for teen prizes, participants must complete a 6-hour reading log and may submit up to 8 logs. For extra chances to win, teens can also submit up to 3 book reviews of at least 100 words each.
The challenge will wrap up with a festive Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 and will honor all who participated in the program.
For updates and information throughout the summer, follow the Driscoll Public Library on Facebook at @DriscollPublicLibrary – Devine. For questions, contact the circulation desk at 830-663-2993.
Let the summer reading begin!
Summer Reading Challenge
