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Summer Reading 2008

Kids! Fly into your Pierce County Library for summer reading adventure! Check out great books to read all summer, collect stickers, enter weekly drawings, win prizes and participate in fun, free programs. Catch the Reading Bug events start June 21 and run through Aug. 16 at all Pierce County Libraries. You may continue keeping your reading log through Aug. 31.

Reading Programs

Keep a reading log online or in a booklet, write your own book reviews and win fantastic prizes. Look below to find the special reading program for your age group.

Remember: Reading can mean listening to someone read to you, reading on your own and listening to a recorded or downloaded book.

Kids—ages 3-12

Buzz through books and win prizes for every 10 hours you read. You can log your reading two ways:

Register for the reading program online.
Pick up a reading log booklet and stickers at any library branch.

When you have read 10 hours, zoom into your library for your special certificate and prize, including free passes to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium or Northwest Trek.

Read here for instructions in Korean, Russian or Spanish.

Teens—ages 12-18

Metamorphose your summer. Win prizes and give back to the community. Reading more = Giving more.

Log hours online or turn in a reading log at your library branch.
For every 10 hours you read, fill out an entry form at your library for a chance to win an iPod.
For the first 10 hours you read, earn a free one-week pass to Tacoma-Pierce County YMCA or a free pass for one visit to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium or Northwest Trek, while supplies last.
Friends of the Libraries will donate money toward animal care at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for every 10 hours you read.

Wee Readers for summer—ages 0-3

Be a reading bee and win sweet prizes.

Pick up a reading log at any library branch.
Color one bug for every day you read or visit the library.
When all bugs are filled, take your reading log to your library for a prize.

Programs @ Your Library

Kids 3-12: Participate in all kinds of programs about bugs. Sing songs, draw pictures, see magic shows, watch puppet shows, make crafts, listen to stories and learn about incredible insects. Mark your calendar for fun events listed on the program schedule (PDF 1698kb)

Teens 12-18: Make your own metamorphosis. Create origami and duct tape crafts, compete in gaming, draw manga and participate in anime events. To see what's happening at your library, read more >>

Wee Readers 0-3: Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. For libraries and times, see the Wee Readers schedule (PDF 292kb)