How to Participate
Read, listen, learn, connect and celebrate in one of our summer reading programs from June 2 through August 31
- Visit any branches to get a gameboard
- Return your completed gameboard
- Win a prize*
Finished Summer Reading? Complete this survey
View survey in Spanish
Gameboards available at any HCLS Branch
Children Birth – 4
Learn, grow, and make connections by singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing. Read or do an activity from the suggestions, and color in a balloon.
Finisher prize: a book
June 2 – August 31 | All HCLS branches | *while supplies last
Gameboards available at any HCLS Branch
Children Ages 5 – 10
Read, listen, learn, connect and celebrate. Each time you read or do an activity, color in a candy. Keep reading!
Finisher prize: a book
Finisher raffle: All finishers are also entered into our End-of-Summer Prize drawings, which includes a gift card.
June 2 – August 31 | All HCLS branches | *while supplies last
Raffle Tickets available at any HCLS Branch
Teens
Earn raffle tickets whenever you read, attend classes, borrow items, or complete challenges. When you complete 10 tickets, visit a branch to receive a prize* and be entered into the grand prize. Continue to submit raffle tickets all summer.
Gameboards available at any HCLS Branch
Beyond Words
Teens and Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This edition of Summer Reading Adventures is based on Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class at select Howard County Library System branches. Beyond Words is designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people and adults with developmental, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities.
Finisher prize: Beyond Words tote bag or choose either the teen or adult finisher prize.
June 2 – August 31 | All HCLS branches | *while supplies last
Reading Journals available at any HCLS Branch
Adult
If you thought that all the Summer Reading fun at the library was just for kids, think again! We have Summer Reading Adventures for everyone. Visit any HCLS Branch to pick up a limited edition reading journal (while supplies last).
Kick off your summer reading journey with the online Adult Summer Reading Showcase on Tuesday, June 3, 7 pm (Online). Join our instructors online as we share our top picks for summer reads!
To complete your Summer Reading Adventure, finish any three challenges or read three books of your choosing. Visit any HCLS branch to complete a finisher’s card. Finishers are then entered into our end-of summer prize drawings and receive a limited edition finisher’s prize (while supplies last).
Starter Prize: Limited Edition Reading Journal
Finisher prize: Limited edition notebook and pen set
Finisher raffle: All finishers are also entered into our End-of-Summer Prize drawings, which includes gift certificates to local stores!
June 2 – August 31 | All HCLS branches | *while supplies last
Summer Celebrations
Click here to find the full schedule of celebrations and details.
Completion Certificate
Click here for a printable certificate.
Thanks to our sponsors
Presidential Circle
- Friends & Foundation of HCLS
- Howard County Public School System
Sponsors
- Baltimore Orioles
- Clark’s Elioak Farm
- Maryland Science Center
- Maryland State Fair
- Maryland State Library
- National Aquarium
- Wendy’s
