Join us for Summer Reading fun! May 15 - August 31
This year’s theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Children’s Summer Reading Program (birth-entering 6th grade)
- Track reading online with Beanstack or a reading log that you can print from home or pickup at the Library.
- For every 600 minutes children read or are read to, they win a free book! Up to four books during the summer!
- This year you can also complete summer activities on Beanstack or the back of your flyer and earn a fun prize!
Teen Summer Reading Program (6th-12th grade)
- Track reading online with Beanstack.
- For every 600 minutes read, teens win a free book. Up to four books during the summer!
- Teens who have read at least 15 minutes are entered into a monthly drawing for an extra prize book.
- This year you can also complete summer activities on Beanstack! Can you complete them all?
Adult Summer Reading Program (post high school and up)
- Track reading online with Beanstack.
- For every four books read, adults win a free book. Up to four books during the summer!
- This year you can also complete summer activities on Beanstack and earn a free bookmark!
Pick up your reading prize at the Library or by calling 217-367-4057 and scheduling a Curbside Pickup appointment.
Participants who earn a book are automatically entered into a raffle to win a prize package of a coupon from a local business, a library tote bag, and 3 prize books. Winners will be drawn after Summer Reading ends.
The Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Friends of The Urbana Free Library.

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