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Thank you for participating!
The 2021 Summer Reading Challenge has ended. Winners of prize drawings will be notified via phone or email.
Check back here again soon for more opportunities to read and earn prizes.
Read & Roar
Challenge yourself to a summer of reading...
...and earn a prize when you meet your goal!
- Register yourself & your family (May 28-July 31)
- Set your reading goal. Try to stretch yourself until at least July 1.
- Read!
- Once you meet your goal, stop by to pick up your prize.
Prizes include:
- Ages 0-17: Choose a book.
- Ages 18+: Choose a birdhouse or blank notebook.
- All ages: 1 entry in a grand prize drawing for all participants who met their goal.
Why should I participate?
Reading can reduce stress, fight boredom, increase empathy for others, and keep your mind sharp. Plus it's fun!
What should I read?
Read anything. Read everything. Read aloud to others or to yourself. Books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines...it all counts. Want some suggestions?
- For ages 18+, request a personalized recommendation.
- For ages 0-18, request a personalized recommendation by contacting us at 614-882-7277 ext. 5 or kids@westervillelibrary.org. (We'll get back to you within 72 hours.)
Questions?
Thanks to Our Sponsor
Grand Prizes include...
- Ages 0-11 - Adopt an animal from the World Wildlife Fund ($50+ value)
- Ages 12-18 - Gift cards and swag bags ($50+ value)
- Ages 18+ - Memberships for the Columbus Zoo and Newport Aquarium ($150 value)
Events & Classes (Reading Program)
July 1
1pm - 2pm
Color Me Calm for Seniors
55 + up
July 4
Library Closed
General Audience
July 5
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 5 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
July 18
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 4 (In Person)
18 + up
July 19
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 2 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
July 28
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 3 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
August 2
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 5 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
August 5
1pm - 2pm
Color Me Calm for Seniors
55 + up
August 15
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 4 (In Person)
18 + up
August 16
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 2 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
August 25
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 3 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
September 2
1pm - 2pm
Color Me Calm for Seniors
55 + up
September 5
Library Closed
General Audience
September 6
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 5 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
September 19
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 4 (In Person)
18 + up
September 20
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 2 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
September 22
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 3 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
October 4
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 5 (In Person)
18 + up, 55 + up
October 7
1pm - 2pm
Color Me Calm for Seniors
55 + up
October 17
7pm - 8:30pm
Read Between the Wines: Group 4 (In Person)
18 + up
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