Summer Reading Starts June 1. Sign up • Read books • Earn prizes!
Get ready to "Read, Renew, Repeat" with our Summer Reading Challenge. Starting Saturday, June 1, you can sign up at the library or participate online using Beanstack on your computer or the Beanstack app for Apple or Android devices.
The "Read, Renew, Repeat" theme focuses on protecting our planet, promoting outdoor activities, and connecting with nature. These activities, along with reading, can help boost our mental, emotional, and physical health. So, this summer, we recommend that everyone take some time to enjoy their favorite book, eBook, or audiobook at their favorite outdoor spot.
Play our Scavenger Hunt around the library from June 1 - 7
We're kicking off Summer Reading with a fun all-ages Scavenger Hunt around the library from June 1-7. You can pick up a scavenger hunt form at any of our service desks starting June 1. And while you're here, sign up for Summer Reading at the library and pick up a free "Read, Renew, Repeat" magnet, while supplies last.
Because the goal is to encourage a lifelong love of reading, we have a Summer Reading Challenge for babies, youth, teens, and adults. And although reading is its own reward, we also have fun challenges and prizes throughout the program.
Adult Summer Reading
Log your reading to be entered into our weekly gift card drawing, and after logging four books, you’ll earn a thermal grocery bag and a free book from the Friends’ Bookshop. You'll also be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing for a chance to win a one-year household membership to the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Teen Summer Reading
(Grades 6-12) Log your reading to earn coupons and win prizes (like a free book). After completing the program, you can complete additional bonus activities to earn a special prize and an additional Grand Prize drawing ticket.
Youth Summer Reading
(3yrs. - Grade 5) Log your reading to earn coupons and prizes (like a free book). After completing the program, you can complete additional bonus activities to win a special prize. Watch our cute summer reading video!
Baby Summer Reading
(Birth - 3 yrs.) Caregivers can complete fun literacy activities (like spending 10 cuddly minutes reading together). After logging 10 activities, you'll receive a free egg shaker, and after completing 20 activities, you will earn a free book.
Have questions?
- For questions about our Adult Summer Reading Challenge, call 847-272-2830 or email fictionmedia@northbrook.info.
- For questions about our Youth or Teen Summer Reading Challenge, call 847-272-4300 or email youthservices@northbrook.info.
Sponsors & Partners
Summer Reading is sponsored by the Friends of the Northbrook Public Library and the Thomas & Kathleen Laird Family Foundation
We thank all of our Summer Reading sponsors and partners and appreciate their support of this great community program.
