Summer Reading

May 26, 2020 Madison Wilson

All ages can track their reading online to win prizes all summer long!

Due to the coronavirus, our annual summer reading program looks a little different this year than in years past. The program is entirely online. See below for lots of ways to participate, have fun and earn prizes!

Register on Beanstack

Use Beanstack to register online for Summer Reading. Beanstack is a website and app that allows you to track your reading and earn prizes by participating in reading challenges. You can register as an individual, family or classroom. Visit our Beanstack page to create your account and learn more.

Register on Beanstack

Read & Win

Children (Newborn – Age 11)

How to Participate:

Read (or be read to) four hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. Receive an entry for the grand prize for every four hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.

There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings and four winners for the grand prize.

Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to Target or Amazon
Grand Prize
- Six-month subscription to Kiwi Crates (STEAM & Science Kits for Kids)

Teens & Tweens (Ages 11 – 19)

How to Participate:

Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for themed prize packs and to receive an entry for the midsummer prize. Read 30 hours to win a book and an entry for the grand prize. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.

There will be four winners each week for the weekly prize packs. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.

Weekly Prize Themes
- Electronics Week: June 6 – 13
- Board Games Week: June 14 – 20
- Chill & Relax Week: June 21 – 27
- Musical Week: June 28 – July 4
- #Trending Week: July 5 – 11
- Sports Week: July 12 – 18
- Fandom Week: July 19 – 25
- Art Week: July 26 – 31
Midsummer Prize
- Fujifilm Instax Camera
Grand Prize
- Amazon Fire Tablet

Adults

How to Participate:

Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. You will also receive an entry for the midsummer prize and grand summer prize for every five hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.

There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.

Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to a variety of places. Smashburger, Home Depot, Amazon and Starbucks are just a few!
Midsummer Prize
- $50 Target gift card
Grand Prize
- $100 Target gift card

Online Programs

Unfortunately, we will not be able to have our Summer Reading Kickoff, Jolly Thursdays, Tower Tuesdays or other programs at our branches this summer. Don’t worry though! We have lots of online programs planned that you can enjoy from home.

Our online programs are primarily divided into three different types: Take & Make programs, Zoom programs and YouTube programs.

Take & Make Programs

Registration is required for these virtual programs. The programs include Take & Make bags that will provide everything you need to participate. Take & Make bags must be picked up three days prior to the program for those who have registered unless arrangements have been made.

The tutorial for each program will be available on the designated program date and time by visiting https://www.cc-pl.org/articles.

Zoom Programs

These are live programs that will be conducted via Zoom, a free online video conferencing platform. Registration is required. On the day of the program, we will email you with the link to join the live program. You are not required to have a Zoom account.

YouTube Programs

These programs will be released on our YouTube channel on the program date and time listed. Story times, yoga and a tour of the animals at Good Green Earth Farm are just a few of the ones we have planned. There is no need to register for these programs. However, you can sign up to receive an email reminder for the program so you can make sure you don’t miss it!

Our YouTube Channel

View the Schedule

Start planning your summer of virtual fun by browsing our upcoming programs below!

Newport Branch

You've Been Booked! - "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt

Registration Required

Monday, December 5, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Cold Spring Branch

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Alexandria Branch

Do you want to build a snowman?

Registration Required

Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Newport Branch

Baby Time

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cold Spring Branch

Baby Wigglers

Registration Required

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Cold Spring Branch

Afternoon Art - Wire and Bead Wreaths

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

If You Give a Kid a Book Club - 'Thank You, Omu!' by Oge Mora

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Marshmallow Cookie Decorating

Registration Required

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Baby Story Time

Friday, December 9, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

Tween Book Club - 'Shelter' by Christie Matheson Tween Book Club - 'Shelter' by Christie Matheson

Zoom Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Friday, December 9, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

Holiday Hangout!

Registration Required

Friday, December 9, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

Jingle Babies

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Saturday, December 10, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Ornament Painting

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cold Spring Branch

Snow Globes

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Monday, December 12, 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Newport Branch

Cold Spring Branch

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

Talking Tech Troubles with Morgan: Videoconferencing Basics

Registration Required

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Tween Scene - The Big Traffic Jam Collaborative Art Project

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newport Branch

Cam's Kids Book Club — "The Big Book Adventure" by Emily Ford

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alexandria Branch

Art At The Armory: Holiday Ornaments!

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Fort Thomas - Armory

Cozy Time for Babies

Registration Required

Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Alexandria Branch

A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America: Virtual Author Talk with Nicole Eustace

Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online

Homeschool Hangout: Holiday Myths and Gifts

Registration Required

Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Alexandria Branch

Coffee & Conversation: Ma'am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret by Craig Brown

Registration Required

Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Ice Cream Ornaments

Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Newport Branch