Be Creative - Ages 0-11
Q: What can I read during my reading time?
A: You must read, or have read to you books that are appropriate to your reading or grade level.
Q: How do I log my reading time?
A: There are two ways: Keep a paper log or sign up online to log your reading time.
Q: I created an account, now what?
A: Once you have created an account, you can sign in with your username and password. Then click on ADD/VIEW LOG. Type in the number of minutes you want to record in the QUANTITY box. If you like, you can record information about the book you are reading. Click SAVE to finish the process.
Q: How do I qualify for prizes?
A: Prizes are available at 10 days, 20 days, 30 days and 40 days of reading. To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, you must complete the 40-day level.
Q: How do I receive my prizes?
A: Show your reading record to your librarian at any time. But remember, prizes are limited and will be distributed on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Q: How do I enter the monthly drawings?
A: Show your reading record to your librarian at any time to be entered.
Q: Help! I forgot my password!
A: Contact the librarywebmaster
at librarywebmaster@durhamcountync.gov. Your password will be reset and you can create a new one.
Express Yourself - Ages 12-17
Q: What can I read during my reading time?
A: You can count book, magazine, newspaper, comic book or website reading in your reading time. We draw the line at cereal boxes and the backs of DVDs.
Q: How do I log my reading time?
A: There are two ways: Keep a paper log or sign up online to log your reading time.
Q: I created an account, now what?
A: Once you have created an account, you can sign in with your username and password. Then click on ADD/VIEW LOG. Type in the number of hours you want to record in the QUANTITY box. If you like, you can submit a review or record information about the book you are reading. Click SAVE to finish the process.
Q: What is my patron goal?
A: Your goal can be set to any number between 1 and 28. This is the number of hours you plan on reading throughout the program. Remember you must reach the 28 mark to be eligible for entry into the grand prize drawings.
Q: How do I complete the program?
A: Log 28 hours of reading time and submit at least one book review by August 10th to complete the program and to become eligible for the grand prize drawing.
Q: How do I enter the monthly drawings?
A: Show your reading record to your librarian at any time to be entered.
Q: Why can’t I see my review?
A: All reviews are submitted to library staff for approval. The approval process may take a day or two, so please be patient. To ensure that your review is approved, please keep your language G-rated.
Q: Help! I forgot my password!
A: Contact the librarywebmaster at librarywebmaster@durhamcountync.gov. Your password will be reset and you can create a new one.
Express Yourself - Ages 18 & Up
Q: What can I read during my reading time?
A: Any books.
Q: How do I log my reading time?
A: There are two ways: Keep a paper log or sign up online to log your reading time.
Q: I created an account, now what?
A: Once you have created an account, you can sign in with your username and password. Then click on ADD/VIEW LOG. Type in the number of books you want to record in the QUANTITY box. If you like, you can submit a review or record information about the book you are reading. Click SAVE to finish the process.
Q: How do I complete the program?
A: You must read at least four books to complete the program and to become eligible for the grand prize drawing.
Q: How do I enter the monthly drawings?
A: Show your reading record to your librarian at any time to be entered.
Q: Why can’t I see my review?
A: All reviews are submitted to library staff for approval. The approval process may take a day or two, so please be patient. To ensure that your review is approved, please keep your language G-rated.
Q: Help! I forgot my password!
A: Contact the librarywebmaster at librarywebmaster@durhamcountync.gov. Your password will be reset and you can create a new one.
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Last Update: June 4, 2009
