- Recommended for teens.
- Starting the day you pick up this reading log, read anything you like—books, magazines, newspapers, even listen to audio books or try a playaway.
- Read a little bit each day.
- Keep track of how much time you spend reading on your reading log.
- You can also earn minutes by doing activities listed on the back of your reading log.
- Limit 5 hours of activities, please.
- When you've read 15 hours, bring this reading log into the Library for a free book of your choice.
- All finishers will receive an invitation to an end-of-summer party for teens.
- Turn in the entry form for a chance to win other prizes.
NOTE: You can't get prizes the same day you sign-up. - Don’t Forget! Your school required reading will count DOUBLE toward your reading time.
- All reading logs need to be returned by July 31st, 2012.
- When you return your completed reading log you can enter to win Prizes! [1]
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Download Reading Log [2]
School Summer Reading Lists
- Find your school [3]
Tracking Your Reading Time
Use a clock, watch, or stopwatch to keep track of your reading time.
Fill in a section on your reading log for each 15 minutes of reading time.
You can also earn minutes by doing activities.
Activities can count for up to a total of 5 hours of reading time
- Earn double minutes for school required reading. For example: 15 minutes of school required reading will count for 30 minutes.
- Bring a friend to sign-up for Summer Reading - earn 15 minutes.
- Come to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
- Bring a friend to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
- Read to someone - earn 15 minutes.
Summer Reading Events for Teens
You can register to attend an event starting two weeks before it.
- All Summer Reading Events [4]
- Kids [5]
- Teen [6]
- Adults [7]
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Noteworthy Landscape Plants[9]Come learn all about proven landscape plant performers for the Bluegrass. These include shrubs and perennials, many native, that have outstanding ornamental attributes and few pest problems.Mon, 06/03/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room Age Groups: adults, all ages, seniors |
Hello Summer Reading!! Dig into Summer![10]Come join us as you start your summer off by getting ready for Summer Reading! We will have refreshments, crafts, and some digging fun! Bring everyone in the whole family - or even some friends!Mon, 06/03/2013 - 11:00am - 2:00pm Central Library - Age Groups: families, all ages |
Movies on the Big Screen[11]Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department.Mon, 06/03/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library - Farish Theater Age Groups: all ages |
Movies on the Big Screen[12]Please join us for family friendly films at Farish Theater. For film titles, please contact the Children's Department.Mon, 06/17/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library - Farish Theater Age Groups: all ages |
Pop-up Makerspace: Hand-Drawing[13]From hand-drawing to 3D printing, find out how to use these tools to turn your ideas into reality.Mon, 06/17/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library - Room A Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults |
Pop-up Makerspace: Model-Making[14]In our second workshop in this series, you will learn how to turn your drawings into models using three primary modeling techniques: lines (basswood), planes (chipboard), and volumes (foam).Tue, 06/18/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library - Room A Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults |
Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Scanning & the Digital Model[15]Today your models transform from the physical to digital! In the third workshop of this series, you will scan your model directly into the computer using a state-of-the-art 3D scanner.Wed, 06/19/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library - Room A Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults |
Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Printing[16]Have you heard the buzz about 3D printers? Do you have questions about how it works?Thu, 06/20/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library - Room A Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults |
Pop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 1[17]Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials.Fri, 06/21/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library - Room A Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults |
Pop-up Makerspace: Basic Bookbinding, pt 2[18]Book artist Alex Brooks will lead 2 workshops on crafting journals or chapbooks, combining traditional methods with modern and recycled materials.Sat, 06/22/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library - Room A Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults |