Join the 2024 Summer Reading Program
Join the 2024 Summer Reading Program to receive great prizes, attend fun events, and enjoy books of your choosing! So much happens here at the library, so be sure you stop by often this summer.
Children, teens, and adults who are participating in the Summer Reading Program can earn raffle tickets for visiting the library. You can earn one raffle ticket per person, per day when you visit the library during the 2024 Summer Reading Program (June 17 – August 10).
We are using Beanstack again this year to sign up for Summer Reading and to log your books. If you participated in the 2023 Summer Reading Program, please sign in using the same account/email address as last year. If you forgot your password, you can easily reset it here, or ask library staff for help.
Who: All ages. Summer Reading is our largest intergenerational program. We have something for everyone: babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors.
When: Summer Reading runs for 8 weeks: Monday, 6/17-Saturday, 8/10. You’ll have access to your account through mid-September, to allow you to continue logging books throughout August and in case you want to print your reading log for back-to-school.
Read: Log your reading each week. You can read anything you want: books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, newspaper articles, etc. It all counts. Need suggestions? Check out our Recommended Summer Reading Book Lists for children in preschool through 6th grade.
Get Books: You don’t have to read library books to participate in Summer Reading, but if your stack is in need of a refresh, you can visit the library to browse or request specific titles in our online catalog to place on hold. You can also borrow ebooks and audiobooks via Libby or Hoopla with your library card.
Adult Sign Up Prize – Adults who sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Program will receive a limited edition tote bag, while supplies last. (Teens can choose to do the Adult Summer Reading Program and select this prize, instead of the kids prizes, if they wish.)
Kids & Teens Weekly Prizes – Kids and teens who participate in the 2024 Summer Reading Program will receive one prize per week, while supplies last. You must visit the library during that week to pick-up your prize. If you miss a week, you may be able to get that item in the week 8 “Grab Bag.” (The prizes will switch over to the next week on MONDAY, since the library is closed on Sundays in July and August).
- Week 1: June 17-23 Mini Stuffie Toy
- Week 2: June 24- 30 BOGO Ticket to Hartford Athletic (Professional Soccer Game)
- Week 3: July 1-6 TBD
- Week 4: July 8-13 Free Cookie from Fitzgerald’s Foods
- Week 5: July 15-20 Free Frosty from McDonald’s
- Week 6: July 22-27 TBD
- Week 7: July 29- August 2 Free Ice Cream from Ben & Jerry’s
- Week 8: August 5-10 Grab Bag
Visit to Win Raffle Prizes: Raffle tickets are back by popular demand! You can earn one raffle ticket per person, per day during the Summer Reading Program. You must come into the building to receive the ticket and to fill it out. Enter to win gift cards from the local business(es) of your choice. In mid-August we’ll randomly select raffle prize winners. The more days you visit the library this summer, the more chances you’ll have to win.
- Most prizes are gift cards in the amount of $25. Winners will be pulled and announced in mid-August at the end of the program. If you win, we’ll contact you via phone.
Attend Events: We have a great schedule of programs and events for all ages. Some children’s programs require advance registration, and registration will open two weeks prior to the event date.
Connect: Don’t forget to connect with us (and your neighbors) via social media on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Our Summer Reading Program is offered in partnership with the Simsbury Public Schools and is sponsored by the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library.