Summer Reading 2024 • May 30–July 27

Summer Reading 2024
 

Registration Opens May 15

Summer Reading is almost here! Each year, the Library System plans a summer filled with reading challenges, special events, and of course, great prizes! Early registration begins May 15.

 

Important Dates

Apr 29 • Summer Reading t-shirts on sale while supplies last.
May 15 • Early registration opens for Summer Reading 2024.
May 30 • Summer Reading begins!
Jul 27 • Summer Reading ends. Last day to pick up prizes.
Aug 4 • Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars baseball game.
 


Summer Reading Kickoff Events

 
DJ Pre-K
 
Summer Reading Kickoff all ages

Thu, May 30 • 10:30a-11:30a (drop-in)
Five Forks, Outside
Foam 'n' fun party • FOL Children's Used Book
Sale • Wildlife Geeks with guest animals
Giveaways while supplies last

Fri, May 31 • 2p–3p (drop-in)
Main, Meeting Rooms A–C
Dance party with DJ Pre-K • FOL Children's
Used Book Sale • Wildlife Geeks with guest
animals • Giveaways while supplies last

Mini Summer Reading Kickoff
Tue, Jun 4 • 10a–11a (drop-in) • Greer, Meeting Room
Games and music with DJ Pre-K • Roper Mountain Science Center with guest animal

Summer Reading 2024 T-Shirts

Order your summer reading
t-shirts!

Shirt ordering begins April 29 at 8:30a while supplies last. Summer Reading t-shirts are $15/each. Wear yours to the kickoff and all summer long!


Summer Reading Prizes 2024

Each year, babies, children, and teens who complete their reading challenge earn great prizes. The last day to pick up your prizes is July 27.

 
 
Palmetto Basics Activities Challenge
  1. Register online.
  2. Print out your Summer Reading log or pick one up at any Library System location.
  3. Complete 10 Palmetto Basics activities with your child.
  4. Log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.
Prizes *
  • Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game on Sunday, August 4 **
  • Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin
  • Board book (titles may vary).

* While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered. Collect your prizes by July 27.

** Please Note: Once you've earned a Greenville Drive ticket voucher, your voucher must be redeemed for an actual ticket to the Sunday, August 4, Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Game, presented by Michelin.

  • Parade of Champions to begin at 2p and first pitch thrown at 3p.
  • Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin.
  • For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS.
 
 
Reading Challenge
  1. Register online.
  2. Print out your Summer Reading log or pick one up at any Library System location.
  3. Read for 6 hours OR read 24 books. Audiobooks count, too!
  4. Log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.
Prizes *
  • Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game on Sunday, August 4 **
  • Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin
  • Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery coupon for a free pastry
  • Reading medal
  • Choice of color changing stadium cup or mini bean bag ball

* While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered. Collect your prizes by July 27.

** Please Note: Once you've earned a Greenville Drive ticket voucher, your voucher must be redeemed for an actual ticket to the Sunday, August 4, Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Game, presented by Michelin.

  • Parade of Champions to begin at 2p and first pitch thrown at 3p.
  • Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin.
  • For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS.
 
 
Reading Challenge
  1. Register online.
  2. Print out your Summer Reading log or pick one up at any Library System location.
  3. Read for 6 hours. Audiobooks count, too!
  4. Log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.
Prizes *
  • Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game on Sunday, August 4 **
  • Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin
  • Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery coupon for a free pastry
  • Color changing stadium cup

* While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered. Collect your prizes by July 27.

** Please Note: Once you've earned a Greenville Drive ticket voucher, your voucher must be redeemed for an actual ticket to the Sunday, August 4, Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Game, presented by Michelin.

  • Parade of Champions to begin at 2p and first pitch thrown at 3p.
  • Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin.
  • For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS.

FAQs

Why is Summer Reading important?

Children who participate in their public library’s summer reading program outperform those who don’t participate by:

• having better reading scores by the end of third grade
• scoring higher on assessment tests at the beginning of the school year
• scoring higher on standardized tests
Who can participate?

Babies, children, and teens can all participate in the Summer Reading challenge! Summer Reading is free, open to the public, and does not require a Library card.

Can I count books that I read on my computer or e-reader?

Of course! Ebooks, including Beginning Readers, are available with an adult or unrestricted juvenile library card on OverDrive and Hoopla. Ebooks for young children are also available on BookFlix and Tumblebooks.

Can I count audiobooks?

You bet! Audiobooks are available with an adult or unrestricted juvenile library card on OverDrive and Hoopla. Talking story books for young children are also available on BookFlix and Tumblebooks.


Sponsors

We are so thankful for the support of these businesses and organizations in our community.

 
Summer Reading 2024 Sponsors
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