This event gives teens a chance to test their Smash Brother skills, race with Mario, and play that Draw Four on Deborah or Jeraca.
What is Wii Wednesday?
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 June 3?
100
No matter how sweetly they beg, patrons must wait until this date to pick up reading logs.
What is Saturday, June 3?
100
No matter how much the patrons beg, logs cannot be redeemed for prizes until this date.
What is Monday, June 5?
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 Evanced/Online calendar?
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 is picture books?
200
When child patrons turn in reading logs, workers at the Prize Store get to distribute reading certificates for the first log, tickets for bikes, and this currency to be redeemed in the prize store.
What are Leo Bucks?
300
Glue, paper towel rolls, paint, crayons, 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 or Check-in table?
300
New to QPL this year, we anticipate a lot of splashing around at this activity station.
What is the Water Wall?
300
Chapter book logs and adult book logs require this number of titles before they can be turned in.
What is five?
Bonus information: Teens are being asked to read 4 items and check out one A/V item per log.
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, and $15?
400
Animal Tales, Hanson Family Jugglers, WildHeart Music, Babaloo, Absolute Science, 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
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?
400
eBooks and eAudiobooks from these online resources may be included on book logs. (Up to four correct answers)
What are Hoopla, Tumblebooks, Alliance Digital Media Library (OverDrive), and Eread Illinois (Axis 360)?
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
NYT Bestselling book "Being Mortal," Illinois poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and a visit 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will be featured programs for these patrons.
Who are Adults?
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
Following QPL Summer Reading kickoff, patrons will be encouraged to get their lunch at this event in Washington Park.
What is Q-Fest? (Midsummer Arts Faire also accepted)
500
To multiply their chances of winning baskets and/or bikes, patrons may choose to do this.
What are 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.