Simsbury Public Library

Summer Reading

Join the 2023 Summer Reading Program

When Simsbury readers of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences participate in our 2023 Summer Reading Program, we are reminded that reading books in the summer is something everyone can enjoy.

This year we are pleased to bring back raffle tickets for visiting the library. You can earn one raffle ticket per person, per day when you visit the library during the 2023 Summer Reading Program (June 19 – August 12).  Sign up online and read together with your family and your community. 

This summer we have a new software that makes it easier than ever for you to sign up and log your reading. We chose Beanstack for it’s user friendly interface and it’s easy of use on mobile devices. When you create your account with Beanstack, be sure to save your username and password, as you’ll be able to use the same account each year. 

Who: All ages. Summer Reading is our largest intergenerational program. We have something for everyone: babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors. 

When: Summer Reading runs for 8 weeks: Monday, 6/19-Saturday, 8/12. You’ll have access to your account through mid-September, to allow you to continue logging books throughout August and in case you want to print your reading log for back-to-school.

Read: Log your reading each week. You can read anything you want: books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, newspaper articles, etc. It all counts. Need suggestions? Check out our Recommended Summer Reading Book Lists for children in preschool through 6th grade. 

Get Books: You don’t have to read library books to participate in Summer Reading, but if your stack is in need of a refresh, you can visit the library to browse or request specific titles in our online catalog to place on hold. You can also borrow ebooks and audiobooks via Libby or Hoopla with your library card.

SIGN UP & LOG YOUR BOOKS HERE

Adult Sign Up Prize – Adults who sign up for the 2023 Summer Reading Program can choose a notebook and accessories, while supplies last. (Teens can choose to do the Adult Summer Reading Program and select this prize, instead of the kids prizes, if they wish.)

Kids & Teens Weekly Prizes – Kids and teens who participate in the 2023 Summer Reading Program will receive one prize per week, while supplies last. You must visit the library during that week to pick-up your prize. If you miss a week, you may be able to get that item in the week 8 “Grab Bag.”

  • Week 1: June 19-25 Bubble Popper Sensory Toy
  • Week 2: June 26- July 1 Pass to Memorial Pool on July 4th
  • Week 3: July 3-8 CT Sun Basketball Tickets
  • Week 4: July 10-15 Rainbow Pen
  • Week 5: July 17-22 Free Frosty from McDonald’s
  • Week 6: July 24-29 Free Cookie from Fitzgerald’s Foods
  • Week 7: July 31- August 5 Free Ice Cream from Ben & Jerry’s
  • Week 8: August 7-12 Grab Bag

Visit to Win Raffle Prizes: Raffle tickets are back by popular demand! You can earn one raffle ticket per person, per day during the Summer Reading Program. You must come into the building to receive the ticket and to fill it out. Enter to win gift cards from the local business(es) of your choice. In mid-August we’ll randomly select raffle prize winners. The more days you visit the library this summer, the more chances you’ll have to win.

Attend Events: We have a great schedule of programs and events for all ages. Some children’s programs require advance registration, and registration will open two weeks prior to the event date. 

Connect: Don’t forget to connect with us (and your neighbors) via social media on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Our Summer Reading Program is offered in partnership with the Simsbury Public Schools and is sponsored by the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library.