Roar, Soar, Read: Summer Reading 2023

Hold on to your books! Dinosaurs are roaring, soaring and reading all summer long at the library.

Summer Reading is back starting Saturday, June 3 at the Campbell County Public Library! With the tagline Roar, Soar, Read, this year’s theme is all about dinosaurs.

Every branch will be packed with fun activities and giveaways this June and July. To make the most of your summer reading experience, check out the guide below. You can also pick up an official Summer Reading brochure at any branch.

Read to Win

Patrons of all ages can track their reading for the chance to win prizes throughout the summer. Books, audiobooks, comics and graphic novels all count toward reading goals. Register at your favorite branch or online at www.cc-pl.org/beanstack. All ages can track their reading via Beanstack or paper logs.

Find your age group below for more information.

Adults

For every five hours read, receive an entry into a prize basket drawing, which will be drawn at the end of June and July. Prizes vary by branch. Books, audiobooks and digital materials all count toward the goal, including items read to others.

Prize Basket Themes

Cold Spring

June: Family Fun and Spa Getaway

July: Date Night and Backyard Barbecue

Carrico/Fort Thomas

June: Local Favorites and Arts & Crafts

July: Game Night and Coffee Lovers

Newport

June: Dog Lovers and 1980s/’90s Throwback

July: Adulting and Ren-Faire Starter Pack

Alexandria

June: Travel and Movie Night

July: Staycation and Sports Fan

Adult Checkout Challenge

Receive an entry for the midsummer and grand prize drawings—a $50 Target gift card and a $100 Kroger gift card, respectively—every time you check out items at any branch.

 

Each branch will give out its own prize baskets and sets of midsummer and grand prizes. Interested in vying for another branch’s prize basket? No problem! You can put your entries toward any basket no matter your home branch. 

Alternative Summer Reading Challenge

For information about our Alternative Summer Reading Challenge, which is designed for individuals with disabilities/neurodiverse individuals who prefer small weekly prizes, please click here or call our ADA line at 859-781-6166 ex. 8.

 

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Teens

Read five hours for an entry to win a prize pack, which will be drawn at the end of June and July. Read 30 hours to win a book and one entry for the midsummer and grand prizes.

Prize Packs

June: Book Lovers, Nerf, Anime and Dinosaurs

July: Gaming, #Trending, Movie Night and Art

Midsummer Prize: Dinosaur Squishmallows

Grand Prize: $150 Owl Crate gift card

 

Prize packs, as well as midsummer and grand prizes, will be awarded per branch.

 

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Children

Receive a small prize and one entry for the grand prize for every 4 hours (Grades K-5) or 40 books (Cam’s Cubs) read. Books, audiobooks and comics read to you and read by yourself all count toward the goal.

Small Prizes

• Dino Blocks
• DIY Wood 3-D Dinosaurs
• Dinosaur Baseball Caps
• Barrel-O’-Mini Squeeze Dinosaurs
• Stuffed Pterodactyl Slap Bracelets
• Dinosaur Movable Erasers
• Stuffed Dinosaurs

Grand prize: Six-Month Kiwi-Co Subscription

The grand prize will be awarded per branch and age group (grades K-5 and cam’s cubs). 

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Summer Mornings at Local Parks

Have fun-filled mornings all summer long with the return of Tower Tuesdays and Jolly Thursdays! This duo of free weekly programs at local parks (Fort Thomas’s Tower Park and Alexandria’s A.J. Jolly Park) run through July. All events take place at 10 am. Check out the link below for a full schedule.

View Schedule

 

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The Book Bus on Tour

The Book Bus is hitting the road this summer to bring fun and free events to parks across Campbell County! All events take place at 10 am on Wednesdays. Grab your calendar and check out the lineup below for the Book Bus’ first-ever summer tour.

Patrons of all ages can climb aboard the bus and pick out a free book to keep.

View Schedule

 

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Summer Reading Brochure

Pick up a physical Summer Reading brochure at any branch or view the digital version. The brochure serves as a handy guide to making the most of your summer.

View Brochure

 

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Community Partners

The library would like to thank 2023’s Summer Reading donors and sponsors: The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library, Dewey’s Pizza, CVS, Target, King’s Island, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Nature Center, Frisch’s, New Riff Distilling, Chipotle, Florence Y’Alls, FC Cincinnati, Southern Lanes, Play it Today Game, Trailhead Coffee, Reeser Bicycle, Falcon Theater and Black-n-Bluegrass.

 

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Fun Programs

We have something for all ages and interests! Start planning your summer at the library by browsing our upcoming programs below.

All Ages Adult Children Family Teen

All LocationsAlexandria BranchCarrico/Fort Thomas BranchCold Spring BranchDigitalNewport Branch

All Categories Book Bus Book Clubs DIY & Crafts Games Health & Fitness Holidays Homeschool STEAM Story Times Technology

 

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