The Campbell County Public Library’s Summer Reading program returns June 1 through July 27 for another season of events, challenges and prizes across all four branches.
This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at the Library.” All ages can track their activities for the chance to win prizes via Beanstack—which can be accessed here—or via paper logs. Paper logs can be picked up at any branch or downloaded here and printed at home.
Participants will win a book or small prize and an entry into a weekly-themed prize drawing for every five activities logged. Activities are attending a library program, reading, adventure in the community, getting creative, playing a game, using library materials or resources, and trying something new.
Weekly themed prizes will be awarded per age group; patrons can enter for the week they’re most interested in.
Each branch will also host the “Checkout Challenge,” in which patrons of all ages get an entry into a midsummer and finale prize each time they check out.
- Midsummer prize (drawing on July 1): $50 Target Gift Card
- Finale prize (drawing on July 29): $100 Meijer Gift Card
Patrons can kick off summer reading the first week of June with adventure-filled programs at each branch and local parks (as part of the outreach department’s Tower Tuesdays, Jolly Thursdays and Book Bus on Tour events.) All ages can register on Beanstack and receive a free pocket notebook while supplies last. Paper logs in English and Spanish are also available.
While it is recommended to sign up the first week of June, patrons may register for summer reading throughout June and July.
Kickoff week lineup at the four branches:
Tuesday, June 4: Carrico/Fort Thomas branch
10 a.m.: “Tower Tuesday:” Honey Hill Farm Mobile Petting Zoo at Tower Park (900 S Ft Thomas Ave.), for kids of all ages and their families.
3:30 p.m.: Build-your-own adventure kit, for grades K-5.
4:30 p.m.: Become a wanderer with the hills of Kentucky dulcimers, for all ages.
6:30 p.m.: Around the world in six cups with Churchill’s Teas, for adults; however, teens are welcome to attend with an adult.
Wednesday, June 5: Newport branch
10 a.m.: “Book Bus on Tour:” Popsicles with puppies and duckies at Bellevue Beach Park (643-665 Frank Benke Way.) For kids of all ages and their families.
1 p.m.: King Tut remembered adventures in archaeology with NKU, for teens and adults.
3-4:30 p.m.: Gem dig, for grades K-5.
Thursday, June 6: Alexandria branch
10 a.m.: Jolly Thursday, Kentucky Reptile Zoo at A.J. Jolly Park (1501 Race Track Road in Alexandria.) For kids of all ages and their families.
Noon-4 p.m.: “Adventure is Out There” for kids of all ages and their families.
Friday, June 7: Cold Spring branch
2 p.m.: Wave Foundation presents “Tide Pool”for families.
5-7 p.m.: Creative cosplay for teens and adults.