Each year the Greenville County Library System plans a summer filled with reading challenges, special events, and of course, great prizes! Check back in spring of 2025 for more information about our next Summer Reading challenge. In the meantime, see below for information about our most recent Summer Reading challenges and prizes.
How It Works
READ
- Kids read for six hours or read 24 books. Audiobooks count too.
- Teens read for six hours. Audiobooks count too.
- Babies can complete 10 Palmetto Basics activities.
LOG YOUR HOURS
- Register online through the ReadSquared app or at greenvillelibsc.readsquared.com to track your progress.
- Stop by any library location to pick up a reading Log and Activity Book.
- Download a Kid and Teen Log or Baby Log to print at home.
PICK UP YOUR PRIZES
Pick up your prizes at any library location by July 27.
Completion Prizes
Kids & Teens (ages 3-17)
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
- Greenville Drive RAS hat
Only available at Greenville Drive All-Stars game
- Voucher for one free pastry from Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
- Color-changing cup
- Reading medal
Ages 3-12 only
Babies (ages 0-35 months)
- Board book
Titles may vary
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
*Reading All-Stars Game Day Details
- Parade of Champions begins at 2p;
First Pitch thrown at 3p. - Pick up your free RAS hat at the Field
Street entrance prior to the game. - Be sure to sign up for a chance to
participate in game day activities when
you redeem your ticket voucher at
greenvilledrive.com/RAS.
You may be chosen to:
- Be an honorary captain (any age)
- Be the honorary bat boy/girl (ages 14+)
- Run the bases with Reedy Rip’It
following the game
Kids & Teens (ages 3-17)
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
- Greenville Drive RAS hat
Only available at Greenville Drive All-Stars game
- Voucher for one free pastry from Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
- Color-changing cup
- Reading medal
Ages 3-12 only
Babies (ages 0-35 months)
- Board book
Titles may vary
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
*Reading All-Stars Game Day Details
- Parade of Champions begins at 2p;
First Pitch thrown at 3p. - Pick up your free RAS hat at the Field
Street entrance prior to the game. - Be sure to sign up for a chance to
participate in game day activities when
you redeem your ticket voucher at
greenvilledrive.com/RAS.
You may be chosen to:
- Be an honorary captain (any age)
- Be the honorary bat boy/girl (ages 14+)
- Run the bases with Reedy Rip’It
following the game
Summer Reading T-shirts
The online Summer Reading t-shirt store is now closed. However, you may still purchase an adult-sized shirt in the Friends Shop at Hughes Main Library. While supplies last.
