Adventure Begins at Your Library
June 1-August 3, 2024
Adventure begins at the Library with the Summer Reading Program! This free, all-ages program is designed to nurture and grow a lifelong love of reading and learning through special events, reading challenges and engaging activities.
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Free Book for Children and Teens
Every child and teen can choose a free book at the library during the summertime, while supplies last. Choose from a variety of popular titles. Free books must be claimed in-person by the child or teen at any
Lee County Library System branch location. Special Events
Beginning May 1, the library’s calendar of events will be available, featuring events and programs for a summer of fun at the library. Special programming for children and teens includes live animal shows, science, magic and more! Adult programs vary by branch. Space is limited so registration might be required at some locations. Check back in May for a full schedule of events.
Drop-in Activities
Stop by anytime! There is always something happening at our libraries for children and teens. Reading and Activity Challenges
Choose either virtual or offline program for a summer of reading and adventure. Participants in either format are automatically entered to win book baskets for their age group! One entry, per person, systemwide. Multiple entries may result in disqualification from the prize drawings.
Online
Sign up for a FREE READsquared account at leelibrary.readsquared.com or download the app in the Apple or Google Play Store. Create a family account or individual account or simply log in and add the 2024 Summer Reading Program when it goes live. Earn points by logging daily reading and completing mission activities throughout the summer.
Offline
Pick up a Summer Bucket List Bookmark from any
Lee County Library System location and check off 15 adventure activities. Return the bookmark to the library to complete the challenge and be entered to win a book basket.
Prizes
Everyone who participates in the virtual or offline challenge can win a basket filled with books and other prizes Aug. 9, 2024. All summer participants are eligible to win prizes for their age category: pre-K, children, teen and adult. Participants can enter to win by turning in a Summer Bucket List Bookmark or by signing up for the 2024 Summer Reading Program through READsquared. One winner per library branch, per age group.
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Pre-K (Birth to 5 years) – Prize Basket filled with new Board Books and Picture Books, puzzles and more!
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Children (ages 6-11 years) – Prize Basket filled with new 2024-25 Sunshine State Young Reader Award and Jr. Award titles, a terrarium set and more!
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Teens (12-18 years) – Prize Basket filled with new 2024-25 Florida Teens Read books and popular titles, card games and more!
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Adults (18+ years) – Prize Basket filled with donated popular adult titles, a puzzle, and more!
Teen Summer of Service
Help your community and earn up to 25 service hours this summer! Teens who need service hours are invited to participate in the Teen Summer of Service Program, a three-part series of online events and volunteer projects just for middle and high school teens ages 12-18 years. Registration opens in May and space is limited.
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