Register for 'Read to the Rhythm,' Summer Reading Program at the Plainfield Library June 1-4

Plainfield residents of all ages are invited to sign up for the Plainfield Public Library District’s nine-week summer reading program called, “Read to the Rhythm” – a free program that rewards its participants for meeting reading goals.

Summer reading registration week, open to all children, teens and adults, will begin on Monday, June 1 and continue through Thursday, June 4, at the Library’s location at 15025 S. Illinois St. in downtown Plainfield. Registration can be done online at http://il.evanced.info/plainfield/sr/homepage.asp, or by stopping by the Library during registration week. A valid Plainfield Public Library card is required to join the program and registration ends Saturday, July 18.

Over the course of this music-themed reading program, children and teens can earn prizes as they meet the reading goals for their age group. Students in grades 6-12 complete 1,000 pages by the end of the summer, and children ages 3 to 5 complete at least 20 minutes a day of reading. Readers younger than age 3 can also participate by completing reading activities with their parents.

Adults participating in the program can choose a reading goal appropriate for them. Just for registering, adults are automatically entered to win weekly prizes, including free books and $10 gift cards. If adults accomplish their reading goal by the end of the summer, they will be rewarded with a picnic blanket (while supplies last) and be entered to win one of more than 50 gift cards to local stores valued at $25.

“Summer reading is a great way to keep children, adults and teens engaged. It especially benefits children,” said Assistant Library Director Lisa Pappas. “Children who read a minimum of six books over the summer score higher in both reading and math when they return to school.”

Adults who sign up in-person during registration week will have a chance to win either a $130 family value pack pass for Raging Waters Waterpark in Yorkville or $100 gift certificate to see a musical or performance of their choice at “Broadway in Chicago” by entering the drawing.

Other events open to the public during the Plainfield Public Library’s summer reading program’s registration week include:

Monday, June 1
The Plainfield Fire Department will visit the Library from 10 a.m. to noon; the Kona Shaved Ice Truck will be in the Library’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to noon. Cones cost $3, $4 or $5 each.

Tuesday, June 2
Scoopie, Culver’s mascot, will make an appearance at 10:30 a.m.; the Kona Shaved Ice Truck will be in the Library’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to noon; and an Elvis impersonator will entertain registrants from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3
The Plainfield Fire Department will visit the Library from 10 a.m. to noon; the Kona Shaved Ice Truck will be in the Library’s parking lot from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 4
Registrants can get their photos taken at a photo booth, presented by ZonCom Productions from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the Kona Shaved Ice Truck will be in the Library’s parking lot from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The summer reading program will conclude with a Grand Finale on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village Green. Festivities include music, park district crafts, games, inflatables, and food.

In addition to the finale, the Library will host a number of summer reading programs for all ages. To see a complete list of these programs, or to find out more about the summer reading program, visit www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815.436.6639.