Lambton County Library launches annual Summer Reading Program for 2023

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library’s summer reading program is back this year with opportunities for children aged 0-12, teens aged 13-17, and adults. This year’s themes are An Ocean of Possibilities for children, Make Waves for teens and Challenge Yourshelf for adults. Registration opens online on June 19, 2023.

“The summer reading program encourages reading, imagination, outdoor engagement, and community involvement,” said Vanitia Campbell, Public Services Coordinator, Youth Programs and Outreach. “Participating in the summer reading program aids in learning skills outside of the classroom.” 

To register, create an account with Beanstack, and join the summer reading challenge. Beanstack is an electronic reporting software that can be accessed using a mobile device, a computer, or with the help of library staff at any location. Once registered, participants can pick up their registration kits from any Lambton County Library location during operating hours.

Through July and August, participants can take part in activities, games, and challenges and set reading goals for themselves. Books can be borrowed at any library location, and eBooks are available through digital platforms found at www.lclibrary.ca.

Activities, games, and challenges will launch on July 3, 2023. Events will be taking place across Lambton County, including Pirate Parties, Stargazing Parties, StoryWalks, Tales From the High Seas, Captain Corbin’s Boatload of Fun Pirate Adventure Magic Show, and more!

An Ocean of Possibilities – Children’s Summer Reading Program

Participants will receive an age-specific registration package (0-4 years, 5-8 years and 9-12 years) in English or French, including a passport, program instructions, supplies for a DIY activity, activity sheets, and a recommended reading list. For every five books read, kids will earn one free book prize to a maximum of three book prizes.

Make Waves – Teen Summer Reading Program

This year’s theme for teens is Make Waves, and the program focuses not only on reading, but exploring the outdoors and helping your community. By signing up for the program, teens, aged 13 - 17, can read and complete activities to earn book prizes and entries into prize draws for $50.00 Amazon gift cards.

Teens will receive a book prize for every 200 minutes read, to a maximum of three book prizes.

Challenge Yourshelf – Adult Summer Reading Program

Adult readers can take on activities and reading challenges and set personal reading goals along the way. Complete activities and earn reading log badges in Beanstack and submit ballots each time you visit a library for a chance to win a $50 to $100 Tourism Sarnia-Lambton gift certificate.

For more information about the summer reading program, visit www.lclibrary.ca/srp.

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Please contact:

Vanitia Campbell
Public Services Coordinator, Youth Programs and Outreach
County of Lambton
519-845-0801 ext. 5237
Email Vanitia Campbell