Welcome to Portland Library's Summer 2016 Reading Programs for children, teens and adults! It'll be an exciting summer!Registration begins on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 for the reading club and programs.
Logging runs from Friday, June 10th through Wednesday, August 31st, 2016.
Children's Summer Reading Program
On Your Mark, Get Set ... READ! (Grade 0-5)
For every 140 minutes that you read this summer (that's 20 minutes per day for 7 days!), you will earn 2 Book Bucks. These Book Bucks can be redeemed at the Portland Library for small prizes, saved to earn bigger prizes such as books, or exchanged at the library for a can of cat or dog food that will be donated at the end of the summer to the Connecticut Humane Society to benefit our furry local friends.
Programs
We have a TON of AWESOME programs going on this summer. For a complete list and to register, click on the CALENDAR to see Portland Library's activities.
Challenges
Try our challenges during the summer for extra thinking and extra fun!
Log into your account and CLICK on the Challenges Tab on the MENU above.
Teen Summer Reading Program 
Get in the Game: Read! (grades 6-12)
For every 140 minutes that you read this summer (that's 20 minutes per day for 7 days!), you will earn 2 Book Bucks. These Book Bucks can be redeemed at the Portland Library for small prizes, saved to earn bigger prizes such as books, or exchanged at the library for a can of cat or dog food that will be donated at the end of the summer to the Connecticut Humane Society to benefit our furry local friends.
Programs
We have a TON of AWESOME programs going on this summer. For a complete list and to register, click on the CALENDAR to see Portland Library's activities.
Challenges
Try our challenges during the summer for extra thinking and extra fun!
Log into your account and CLICK on the Challenges Tab on the MENU above.
Governor's Summer Reading Challenge
We can print your reading logs for you at the end of the summer so you can hand them in to your teacher or school librarian for the Governor's Summer Reading Challenge. You can also print your logs from home. See any Portland Library staff member for assistance.
Adult Reading Program
Exercise Your Mind, Read!
During the summer, the Portland Library will host movies, book discussions, Lunch and Learn activities, and special programs. We'll finish the season with an all ages Flash Read and treats on the Portland Town Green. Calendar!
Log Your Reading Activities
As you log the titles of the books you've read, enter the number of pages. For each 500 pages read, you're entitled to receive a small prize.
Challenges
Try our challenges during the summer for extra thinking and extra fun! Log into your account and CLICK on the Challenges Tab on the MENU above.
Thanks to the Friends of the Portland Library for supporting the programs and activities.
