Programs
Registration
Kickoff
Book Logs
Prizes
100
This event gives teens a chance to test their Smash Brother skills, race with Mario, and play that Draw Four on Deborah.
What is Wii Wednesdays?
100
Space is limited for many of the Summer programs, so patrons are encouraged to do this or run the risk of not being able to attend.
What is register/reserve a spot?
100
The busiest Saturday of the year--Summer Reading kickoff falls on this date.
What is Saturday, June 4?
100
No matter how much they beg, the first day reading logs may be picked up is this date.
What is Saturday, June 4? (Kickoff day)
100
No matter how much the patrons beg, logs cannot be redeemed for prizes until this date.
What is Monday, June 6?
200
These simultaneous events on Mondays include popcorn and drinks for all attending patrons.
What are Adult & Teen movies?
200
Using this resource, patrons may find out about every event happening at the Library.
What is the online calendar/Evanced?
200
This standby snack is a familiar favorite at many library programs, and is one of the most popular giveaways at Summer Reading kickoff.
What is popcorn?
200
Twenty-five books of this type must be checked out and read to turn in a reading log.
What are picture books?
200
When child patrons turn in reading logs, circulation workers get to distribute reading certificates for the first log, tickets for bikes, blue ribbon window clings, and this currency to be redeemed in the prize store.
What are Leo Bucks?
300
Glue, recycled CD cases, t-shirts, salad spinners, glitter, and construction paper are used in great quantities during this weekly summer event.
What are Thursday crafts?
300
When patrons arrive at the library for Wednesday kids' movies, Thursday crafts, and Friday programs, they should go to this station to confirm that they are attending.
What is the Registration table/check-in?
300
Thank goodness for artistic volunteers who share their talents for this popular Kickoff station!
What is face-painting?
300
Chapter book logs, teen book logs, and adult book logs only require this number of titles.
What is five?
300
The Prize store will have small items and mystery books at these price points. (Disclaimer: some items not appropriate for small children. Please instruct patrons to choose wisely.)
What are $5/$10/$15?
400
Rope Warrior, Animal Stories, and QCT On the Road performers will all be featured at these events.
What are Friday Programs?
400
When registrations have filled up for excited attendees, we offer this option so they can move up the registration list in case of cancellations.
What is a waiting list?
400
This 'perk' is provided to staff and volunteers who help during Summer Reading Kickoff.
What is a sandwich from the food vendor?
400
eBooks and eAudiobooks from these online resources may be included on book logs. (Up to three correct answers)
What are Hoopla, Tumblebooks, and Alliance Digital Media Library?
400
Drawing tickets for these themed items are given to adults and teens each time a completed reading log is turned in.
What are prize baskets?
500
4th-6th grade students are invited to create art, explore science, journal, and more at this Tuesday series.
What are the Do at the Library programs?
500
Hordes, flocks, cults, prides, murders, Park District, Kroc Center, and all groups of humanoids totaling this number or higher must be registered by Natascha to ensure consistent treatment.
What is 10?
500
Ice and shade are the best benefits of working in this sticky-sweet Kickoff station, but it is one of the busiest spots when the temperature rises.
What is the Pepsi wagon?
500
To multiply their chances of winning baskets and/or bikes, patrons may choose to do this.
What is turn in Keep reading/Keep going logs?
500
Batches of completed reading logs turned in by 'hordes, murders, flocks, etc.' will be given to Natascha to fill. Patrons should be instructed to be patient as this number of days is allowed for prize distribution.
What is two working/business days? Monday-Friday, hot shot!
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