summer reading
CLUB
Read beyond the beaten path through books, eBooks, graphic novels, or audiobooks!
May 22 - August 7
Summer Reading Club starts in
how to track:
on paper
or online
- Track online using the ReadSquared app/website
- Pick up a form at the library
- Print forms at home:
- Adults
- Teens
- Kids
- Read-to-Me ; Bonus Page
- en Espanõl: Read-to-Me; página de Bonus Book
- Readers ; Bonus Page
- en Espanõl: Readers; página de Bonus Book
- Read-to-Me ; Bonus Page
KIDS
Kids of all ages can participate!
- Read-to-me: birth - going into K
- Readers: incoming Grade 1 - Grade 8
How It Works:
- Track your reading
- Turn in your folder to get a prize
- Read to me: 10 books = 1 prize
- Readers: 6 books OR 6 hours = 1 prize
- Continue reading for bonus pages.
More bonus pages = more prizes!
Prizes include: ice cream from Every Day's a Sundae, books, and more!
TEENS
Any teen from Downers Grove or a Downers Grove school can participate.
How It Works:
- Track your reading
- Turn in your form to get a prize
- 3 books OR 6 hours = 1 prize
- Continue reading for additional prizes (up to 3)
- Read even more to earn entries for raffle prizes!
Prizes: bookmarks, sticker packs, screen cleaners, playing cards, raffle entries
Raffle prizes include: campfire mug bundle; camping hammock; fitness tracker; cornhole set; puzzles and games; and gift cards to local restaurants, Amazon, and Target!
ADULTS
Adults must be a DGPL Cardholder to participate.
How It Works:
- Track your reading
- Turn in your form to get a prize
- 3 books OR 18 hours = 1 prize
- Read even more to earn entries for raffle prizes!
Prizes: to be announced!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Full sponsor list to be announced!
SCAVENGER HUNT
Win a Downtown Dollars spending spree!
Local downtown Downers Grove businesses have partnered with the library for a Summer Reading scavenger hunt! S'mores ingredients can be found in the windows of downtown businesses. Find everything you need to make a s'more and fill out the scavenger hunt form to enter the raffle.
Raffle Prizes:
- Kids: a book bundle and $10 Downtown Dollars gift certificate! (5 available)
- Adults and Teens: $50 Downtown Dollars gift certificate (3 available)
Pickup and submit forms at the Kids Room desk or the Ask Us desk. Forms due by August 7. Winners will be contacted the week of August 15.
Participating Businesses: Anderson's Bookshop, Aurelio's Pizza, Beil & Stromberg Insurance; Charlie & Grace Consignment Boutique; Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation; Egg Harbor Cafe; Every Day's a Sundae; Gia Mia DG; Happy Dog Barkery, Jennifer Ann Speech Therapy; Lighthouse Exhibits Inc., Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1535; McGinty Law Offices P.C., Orange & Brew, Orchid Heart Boutique, Orchid Heart Inflorescence, Peak Running, Rybell's Blow Dry Bar, Solid Foundations Therapy, Style Studio, University of Aesthetics and Cosmetology, Wells Street Popcorn, YogaSix Downers Grove