Wheaton Public Library Launches 2019 Summer Reading Challenge

Wheaton Public Library has opened up registration for its 2019 Summer Reading Challenge: It’s Showtime! The challenge is open to all ages: Children (birth to 5th grade), Teens (6th to 12th grade) and Adults (18 years and older). All three challenges are open to anyone, no library card required. Participants may begin logging books and reading hours June 5, and the challenge ends August 3.

Children may pick up their Summer Reading Challenge Bingo sheet at the Youth Services Desk. Prizes are earned as the Bingo sheets are filled out. Teens can register, log reading hours, and write book reviews online at wheatonlibrary.org/src. Prizes are earned for 15, 30, and 50 hours of reading and each book review will be entered into a weekly drawing for movie passes. Each hour read and book review written will be entered into the grand prize drawings for Amazon and Fandango gift cards.

Adults can register and log books online at wheatonlibrary.org/src. Each week, two winners will be picked at random to receive $25 Amazon gift cards. Read 5 books and be entered to win a Kindle Fire. Read 8 books to be entered to win a $75 Amazon gift card or $100 Downtown Wheaton gift certificate.

The library will also host an Ice Cream Social to kick-off the Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday, June 8 from 1-3pm on the library’s West Plaza. The event is free and open to all ages and will feature free ice cream, a bubble bus, and a live performance by the Steel Crazy Steelband. Limited seating will be provided for music, and in case of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the library.

For more information, visit wheatonlibrary.org/src or call 630-868-7520.