Summer Reading
All ages can track their reading online to win prizes all summer long!
Due to the coronavirus, our annual summer reading program looks a little different this year than in years past. The program is entirely online. See below for lots of ways to participate, have fun and earn prizes!
Register on Beanstack
Use Beanstack to register online for Summer Reading. Beanstack is a website and app that allows you to track your reading and earn prizes by participating in reading challenges. You can register as an individual, family or classroom. Visit our Beanstack page to create your account and learn more.
Register on Beanstack
Read & Win
Children (Newborn – Age 11)
Read (or be read to) four hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. Receive an entry for the grand prize for every four hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings and four winners for the grand prize.
- Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to Target or Amazon
- Grand Prize
- Six-month subscription to Kiwi Crates (STEAM & Science Kits for Kids)
Teens & Tweens (Ages 11 – 19)
How to Participate:
Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for themed prize packs and to receive an entry for the midsummer prize. Read 30 hours to win a book and an entry for the grand prize. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly prize packs. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.
- Weekly Prize Themes
- Electronics Week: June 6 – 13
- Board Games Week: June 14 – 20
- Chill & Relax Week: June 21 – 27
- Musical Week: June 28 – July 4
- #Trending Week: July 5 – 11
- Sports Week: July 12 – 18
- Fandom Week: July 19 – 25
- Art Week: July 26 – 31
- Midsummer Prize
- Fujifilm Instax Camera
- Grand Prize
- Amazon Fire Tablet
Adults
How to Participate:
Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. You will also receive an entry for the midsummer prize and grand summer prize for every five hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.
- Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to a variety of places. Smashburger, Home Depot, Amazon and Starbucks are just a few!
- Midsummer Prize
- $50 Target gift card
- Grand Prize
- $100 Target gift card
Online Programs
Unfortunately, we will not be able to have our Summer Reading Kickoff, Jolly Thursdays, Tower Tuesdays or other programs at our branches this summer. Don’t worry though! We have lots of online programs planned that you can enjoy from home.
Our online programs are primarily divided into three different types: Take & Make programs, Zoom programs and YouTube programs.
Take & Make Programs
Registration is required for these virtual programs. The programs include Take & Make bags that will provide everything you need to participate. Take & Make bags must be picked up three days prior to the program for those who have registered unless arrangements have been made.
The tutorial for each program will be available on the designated program date and time by visiting https://www.cc-pl.org/articles.
Zoom Programs
These are live programs that will be conducted via Zoom, a free online video conferencing platform. Registration is required. On the day of the program, we will email you with the link to join the live program. You are not required to have a Zoom account.
YouTube Programs
These programs will be released on our YouTube channel on the program date and time listed. Story times, yoga and a tour of the animals at Good Green Earth Farm are just a few of the ones we have planned. There is no need to register for these programs. However, you can sign up to receive an email reminder for the program so you can make sure you don’t miss it!
Our YouTube Channel
View the Schedule
Start planning your summer of virtual fun by browsing our upcoming programs below!
Cozy Time for Babies
Holiday Closing: Independence Day
Adventure Writing Workshop for Teens
Dungeons & Dragons
Take & Make: DIY Rainsticks
Registration Required
Tech & Treats: Digital Coupon Tools
Registration Required
Paint-Along Landscape Painting
Registration Required
Exploring Tinkercad
Bath Bombs
Registration Required
Tower Tuesday: Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Virtual Author Talk: Children's Author Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)
Afternoon Origami
Registration Required
Tween Pokémon Party
Take & Make: Enchanted Forests
Registration Required
The Book Bus on Tour: Good Green Earth Petting Farm
Cozy Time for Babies
Coffee & Conversation: 'Harlem Shuffle' by Colson Whitehead
Manga to Anime Club: 'Jujutsu Kaisen' by Gege Akutami
Cup of Crime: 'Killers of a Certain Age' by Deanna Raybourn
Jolly Thursday: Bollywood Beat Dance Performance
Baby Wigglers
Mountain String Art
Registration Required
DIY Slime
Registration Required
Mountain String Art (Repeat Program)
Registration Required
Must Read Romance: Grumpy & Sunshine Romance
Tween Book Club: 'Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch' by Julie Abe
Introduction to Cosplay
Baby Sharkies
Family Board Game Day: Adventure Edition!
Tower Tuesday: Raptors Inc presents - Fantastic Beasts of the Harry Potter World!
Virtual Author Talk: Children's Author Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)
Teen Tiny Art Show
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'My Indigo World' by Rosa Chang
Challenging Reads Book Club: 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins
Cozy Time for Babies
The 2024 Library Olympic Games!
Registration Required
Jolly Thursday: Family concert with BIG BANG BOOM!
Baby Wigglers
Tiny Art Show
Dungeons & Dragons Basics: How to be a Dungeon Master
Junior Library Olympic Games
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Registration Required
Floral Arrangements with Amber
Registration Required
Tiny Art Show (Repeat Program)
Registration Required
Puppy Tales
Registration Required
Teen Game Night
Family Roblox Club
Books and Brunch Book Club: 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley
Take & Make: DIY Gold Medals
Registration Required
Friendship Bracelets
Felt Ball Coasters
Registration Required
Tower Tuesday: Arboretum on Wheels
Talking Tech Troubles: The Cloud
Virtual Author Talk: YA Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th Grade)
The Book Bus on Tour: Incredible Insects
Cozy Time for Babies
Adult L.A.N. Party
Jolly Thursday: Honey Hill Farm Mobile Petting Zoo
Baby Wigglers
Cool Critters Outreach
Registration Required
Cryptid Crafts
Teen Adventure Movie Marathon
Care Closet and Interview Info
Art After Hours: Adult Summer Reading Finale
Summer Reading Finale: Outdoor Cooking
Switch It Up: Tournament Time!
Teen Summer Reading Finale: A Trip Through Time
Virtual Author Talk: With Juvenile Author Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)
Harry Potter's Birthday Party!
Registration Required
Must Read Romance: YA School Romance
Newport Book Club: 'The House of Eve' by Sadeqa Johnson
Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Dr. Jennifer Levasseur with an All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station
Tween Book Club: 'Aquicorn Cove' by K. O'Neill
Coffee & Conversation: 'Song of Solomon' by Toni Morrison
Manga to Anime Club: 'One Piece' by Eiichiro Oda
Cup of Crime: 'The Name of the Star' by Maureen Johnson
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'Beezus and Ramona' by Beverly Cleary
Virtual Author Talk: Irena Smith, PhD- The Golden Ticket to College Admissions is Not what you Think
Spotlight Series: "Sin City" A Musical Revue
Registration Required
Books and Brunch Book Club: 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin
Puppy Tales
Cam's Kids Book Club: ''The Girl Who Heard the Music' by Mahani Teave
Challenging Reads Book Club: 'Last Night at the Telegraph Club' by Malinda Lo
Virtual Author Talk: Shelby Van Pelt- An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope
Spotlight Series: The Haunting Case of the Bricca Family Murders
Spotlight Series: "Perfect Day in Kentucky"