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What is Summer Reading?
Summer is here! And so are the library’s summer reading clubs. Children ages 1 through 8th grade are invited to be our guests this summer by joining the Dig Into Reading program. The library is bursting with creativity, programs, prize drawings, storytimes and so much more!

Parents, read why participation in Summer Reading can be beneficial for your kids!

Registration starts on Saturday, June 1 and continues until August 10. Everyone who registers will receive a booklog to record their reading, a recycled book bag and a bookmark. Prizes will be awarded throughout the summer as readers reach various reading levels, and everyone who completes the program will receive a free paperback book.

prcupine reading

Who Can Join?
Everyone who lives in Elmhurst, has an Elmhurst Public Library card, or attends an Elmhurst school(K-8) is welcome to participate.

 

  

Thank you to our Summer Reading Sponsors

Diamond
The Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library

Platinum
Kickoff For Kids

Gold
Applebee's
Brain Freeze Ice Cream
Classic Cinemas York Theatre
David Dyer
DuPage Children's Museum
DuPage County Fair 
Elmhurst Art Museum
Elmhurst Historical Museum
Elmhurst Park District
Elmhurst Photo Boutique
Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
McDonald's North Elmhurst
Meatheads
My Favorite Toy Store
Pizza Palace
Pop's Italian Beef + Sausage
Rotary Club of Elmhurst
Schaumburg Boomers
The Runner's Soul
Yogenfrüz

Silver
Al's Hobby Shop
Alfie's Accounting Service
Aviation Universe
Blossom Wellness Centre
Elm Chiropractic Fitness Clinic
enzee Boutique
Flight 112
Grayson & Carol Haller
Sharon Karpiel
Lucero Family
Southtown Hot Dogs

Bronze
Bulls/Sox Academy
Cher Moore
K+T Colors
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
More Than Mocha
Nu Crepes
Pints Elmhurst
Sadowski Family
Soltys Family
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Strauch Art School
The Silverado Grill
Tree of Life Chiropractice Center

 

 

 

An Elmhurst Public Library card, an Elmhurst school ID, or an Elmhurst school report card must be presented to register for the Kids' Summer Reading Program.

Where do I sign up and pick up my prizes?
Beginning Saturday, June 1, children ages 1 through 8th grade can register at The Excavation Station in the Kids’ Library. You’ll receive a booklog to record your reading, a bookmark and a recycled book bag. In each booklog, you'll find a list of all the prizes you can earn!

Beginning June 8, you can pick up your prizes either as you earn them or all at once when you complete the program.
What should I read?
Anything you'd like! But if you need some suggestions, here's a few:
  Skunk Reading
<< Immaculate Conception Summer Reading Lists
  • Grade School Summer Reading List TBD
  • High School Summer Reading List TBD

 

District 205 Summer Reading Lists

Timothy Christian

What activities can my child participate in?
There are tons! From a Shrek Sing Along to a Midnight Lock-in , there's something for every kid in Elmhurst! There are so many Summer Reading programs, we have to send out a special edition of Fine Print. It lands in your mailboxes in late May, but if you need another look at it, the library has extra copies or you can view it online.

<< Contests
This summer, there are two creative contests for children. The photo contest and the poster contest are open to children ages 5-14 and the winners will receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift certificate! Download the entry forms here:
<< Photo Contest Poster Contest

summer reading runs june2 throught august 11