Summer Reading Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

The Family Summer Reading Club is for everyone in your family. Sign up yourself and all the children and teens in your family.

How do I register?

• Print the registration form from our website, fill it out and mail it in or take it to your library, or;
• Pick up a copy of Branching Out at any of our locations and fill in the form on page 27 and mail it in or take it to your library, or;
• Register online, [beginning June 18, 2011] or;
• Visit any library location to register in person.

How does the Club work?

For ages 0-11

• Read for at least 15 minutes each day and keep a reading record either on paper or online at durhamcountylibrary.org.
• Adults are encouraged to read to infants and younger children and keep a reading record.
• Share your reading record with your librarian anytime to receive prizes for 10 days, 20 days, 30 days and 40 days of reading.
• Show your reading record to your librarian anytime to enter your name for monthly drawings.
• To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, you must complete the 40-day level.

For ages 12 –17

• Read 30 hours during the summer and keep a reading record either on paper or online at durhamcountylibrary.org.
• Show your reading record to your librarian anytime to enter your name for monthly drawings.
• To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, you must participate for 30 hours and submit 1 book review.

For ages 18 and over

• Write down the title of each book you read, and bring your reading log to the information desk of your selected library for a passport stamp.
• For every two stamps received, you can fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win monthly prizes and a prize at the end of the Summer Reading event.
• You can earn stamps faster by taking a Web Challenge or Side Trip Challenge. Each is worth two stamps.

What are the Club rules?

Each participant must read books on his/her own reading or grade level or be read to, if too young.

• Prizes and RIF (Reading is Fundamental) books are limited and will be distributed on a first-come/firstserved basis.
• Please complete the program at the library location selected on your registration form.

What are the prizes?

Prizes will be available for each age group and include: special passes/coupons for family outings, local restaurants and businesses; t-shirts and gift certificates. Grand prize drawings will take place on Friday, August 12 at the Main Library. This year’s grand prizes include personal computers, laptops, Nook books, ipods, DVD players and a digital camera for adults. The names of all winners will be announced during the finale celebrations on August 13 at all library branches. All grand prize winners will be drawn from the combined eligible entries made at all Durham County Library locations.

Last Update: June 7, 2011