Children’s 2024 Summer Reading Program
Children’s Summer Reading 2024
An exciting program for kids to deepen and celebrate their love of reading and to maintain their reading skills over the long school break!
All ages are welcome to participate, including kids who are not yet reading because being read to always counts.
Reading also includes listening to an audiobook.
How it works
To participate, the library will provide an official paper reading log starting Monday 6/10/2024. Stop by the library to get one!
The program will officially begin on Sunday 6/16/2024.
*If you don’t have time to stop by the library at the start of the program, simply record the dates your child reads each week (see below for more information). You can stop by at a later date and fill in the log to claim the drawing tickets.
Children can earn 27+ drawing tickets, a book prize, and a bookmark in this year’s Summer Reading Program.
There are 3 different ways to earn those tickets, book, and bookmark:
- READING LOG: Log the number of days you read over the summer! Read 4 days during a week to earn 3 drawing tickets. That’s a total of 27 tickets! The weeks are listed below.
- ACTIVITIES: Complete different reading activities for a chance to earn a bookmark and a book-prize to keep. Reading activities are indicated on the paper reading log.
- SECRET CODES: Collect secret codes by attending events at the library. Earn a bonus drawing ticket for each secret code.
Stop in weekly to claim tickets or claim them by Friday 8/29/202. While at the library, you will enter them into the drawing baskets.
The prize drawings will be held on Tuesday 9/3/2024. All winners will be contacted by email on 9/3/2024 and all winners must be able to pick up their prize at the library.
- Week 1 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday June 16, 2024 – Saturday June 22, 2024 - Week 2 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday June 23, 2024 – June June 29, 2024 - Week 3 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday June 30, 2024 – Saturday July 6, 2024 - Week 4 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday July 7, 2024 – Saturday July 13, 2024 - Week 5 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday July 14, 2024 – Saturday July 20, 2024 - Week 6 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday July 21, 2024 – Saturday August 27, 2024 - Week 7 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday July 28, 2024 – Saturday August 3, 2024 - Week 8 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday August 4, 2024 – Saturday August 10, 2024 - Week 9 (read 4 days during the week for 3 drawing tickets!)
Sunday August 11, 2024 – Saturday August 17, 2024
All ages are welcome to participate, including kids who are not yet reading because being read to always counts!
Reading also includes listening to an audiobook.
Prize Drawing Information
- Readers must present their reading log on/by Friday 8/29/2024 to claim their prize tickets and enter them into the drawing baskets.
- Readers can enter their drawing tickets into any of the FIVE drawing baskets.
- The prize drawings will be held on Tuesday 9/3/2024. All winners will be contacted by email on 9/2/2024.
Prize Basket #1
Giant Rubik’s Cube
How to Draw Pokémon
Glowing Costume
Squeezy Balls
Spy School: Secret Service
Makedo Explore Toolkit
Coding Farmers Board Game
Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle
How to Draw Pokémon
Glowing Costume
Squeezy Balls
Spy School: Secret Service
Makedo Explore Toolkit
Coding Farmers Board Game
Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle
Prize Basket #2
Mermaids Puzzle
Unicorn Plush
Paint Your Own Stepping Stone
Galaxy Slime
Magic Painting Book
Melowy Book Series
Lego Creator Magical Unicorn
Wings of Fire: Forge Your Dragon World
Unicorn Plush
Paint Your Own Stepping Stone
Galaxy Slime
Magic Painting Book
Melowy Book Series
Lego Creator Magical Unicorn
Wings of Fire: Forge Your Dragon World
Prize Basket #3
Foam Baseball Bases Kit
Inflatable Baseball Tee
Koosh Double Paddle Playset
Hover Soccer Ball
Quick Chess
5 Minute Marvel Stories
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
Inflatable Baseball Tee
Koosh Double Paddle Playset
Hover Soccer Ball
Quick Chess
5 Minute Marvel Stories
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
Prize Basket #4
Karaoke Microphone
Loom Knitting Kit
LEGO Friends Doggy Day Care
Personalized Jewelry Set
Tie-Dye Party Kit
Growing Pangs
Nancy Drew Mystery Set
Loom Knitting Kit
LEGO Friends Doggy Day Care
Personalized Jewelry Set
Tie-Dye Party Kit
Growing Pangs
Nancy Drew Mystery Set
Prize Basket #5
Color by Numbers
Crayola Light Board
Bubble Wand
Puppy Floor Puzzle
Rock Painting Kit
Safari Squishy Mochi
Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Here We Are
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Crayola Light Board
Bubble Wand
Puppy Floor Puzzle
Rock Painting Kit
Safari Squishy Mochi
Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Here We Are
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
But wait! There’s more…
Don’t forget that readers can earn a book prize and bookmark to keep for collecting 3 secret codes over the summer by attending library programs!
Prize Basket #6
Peppa Pig Headphones
Interactive Music Mat
Bubble Wand
Playdough Pack
Bunny Plush
Bubble Machine
Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks
Interactive Music Mat
Bubble Wand
Playdough Pack
Bunny Plush
Bubble Machine
Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks
Hopkinton Public School Reading Lists
The Hopkinton Public elementary schools have created reading lists with suggested titles, series, authors, and illustrators.
During the Summer Reading Program, kids are encouraged to read anything they find fun, entertaining, and enjoyable. Chill out and read this summer!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
Stop by the Hopkinton Public Library to get a paper log (starting 6/16/2024). If you don’t have time to stop by the library at the start of the program, simply record the dates your child reads each week (see below for more information). You can stop by at a later date and fill in the log to claim the drawing tickets.
FYI: When signing up, we will ask the child’s name and a caregiver’s email address (so that we can contact drawing winners). We will also ask registrants to circle an age group for each reader (ages 0-5, 6-12, 13-18, 18+). This information helps the librarians better understand the demographics of who is participating.
Can I sign up online?
No. Stop by the Children’s Department at the Hopkinton Public Library. If you don’t have time to stop by the library at the start of the program, simply record the dates your child reads each week (see below for more information). You can stop by at a later date and fill in the log to claim the drawing tickets.
FYI: When signing up, we will ask the child’s name and a caregiver’s email address (so that we can contact drawing winners). We will also ask registrants to circle an age group for each reader (ages 0-5, 6-12, 13-18, 18+). This information helps the librarians better understand the demographics of who is participating.
What should my child read?
Anything! Reading also includes listening to an audiobook AND being read to. All ages are welcome to participate, including kids who are not yet reading because being read to always counts.
The Hopkinton Public Elementary Schools have also created suggested reading lists. Please scroll up on this webpage for those lists.
How long should my child read (or be read to)?
Whatever is right for your child. A good target is 20 minutes.
What if my child is not yet reading?
All ages are welcome to participate, including kids who are not yet reading because being read to always counts!
Reading also includes listening to an audiobook.
Is there an online version of the program?
No.
How will I know if my child is a drawing basket winner?
The Children’s librarian will email winners on 9/3/2024.
Contact Us!
Use the button below to access the staff directory or call 508-497-9777