2023 Summer Reading Program: Stronger Together
All ages can complete reading logs and other challenges for a chance to win prizes. Turn in your completed reading log at any Siouxland Libraries branch between June 2 and August 11 to redeem your finisher’s prize and earn an entry into the grand prize drawing.
Get Started
- Beginning June 2, visit your local branch or register online.
- Start tracking your reading!
Track Your Reading
- Track your reading online on the Summer Reading Program website, or
- Use a reading log
- Pick one up from your local branch (available beginning June 2)
- Download and print a reading log at home:
Download Birth to 5 log (PDF)
Download K-5th log (PDF)
Download Teen reading log (PDF)
Download Adult log (PDF)
Click on each age group below for information on programming and prizes.
The Birth to 5 Summer Reading Program is simple this year – have daily fun with your little one while encouraging early literacy. Help your child get ready to read by focusing on the five essential ready to read components; Read, Talk, Sing, Play, Write. Follow along the honeycombs, and cross one off when the activity is completed.
Attend an event at the library!
Finishers' Prizes
All finishers will receive a prize of animal print sunglasses OR animal themed slap bracelet (while supplies last).
Grand Prize
Five randomly chosen finishers will be awarded a grand prize that consists of Magna – Tiles Safari Animals and Monkey Around Wiggle Giggle Game.
Each finisher gets 1 entry into the grand prize drawing. Return completed logs by August 11 to be entered to win a grand prize.
Read to get Stronger Together! This summer, kick off your reading adventure on June 2. For every 20 minutes you read, mark off a honeycomb on your reading log. As you track your reading down the honeycomb path, you will reach milestones for your hard work. Complete the log to claim your final prize, earn a grand prize raffle ticket, and receive an invitation to the finisher's party. Earn bonus raffle tickets by completing sets of missions. Return reading logs by August 11 to be entered to win a grand prize.
Programs & Activities
Attend a program at a library!
In June and July, we will have programs at various locations. Click the link below for more details and to register.
Programs for Kids grades K-5
Milestone Prizes
1 hour
Stacking pencil
5 hour
Goldfish OR Fruit Snacks
AND Canaries Coupon
10 hour
Eraser AND Flyboy Coupon
15 hour
Stressball
20 hour
Book OR Fidget
AND Stensland Ice Cream Coupon
Grand Prizes
Chemistry Set
Kinetic Sand Set
Magic Set
Stem Building Set
Paint Set
Challenge yourself to read 30 hours this summer! For every two hours you read, you will earn a prize ticket for a chance at an instant prize or multiple raffle entries for the grand prize. Stop by your local library weekly to log your reading. Instant prizes rotate throughout the summer.
Programs & Activities
Attend a program at a library!
In June and July, we will have programs at various locations. Click the link below for more details and to register.
Grand Prizes
Kindle Fire HD
Bluetooth Speaker
Chipotle Dinner for 2 and 2 passes to Escape 605/Rough Cut Social
Teen End of Summer Party
Tuesday, August 8, • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
Prairie West Branch
7630 W. 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106.
Complete at least seven challenges for your chance to win prizes. Turn in your completed reading log at any Siouxland Libraries branch between June 2 and August 11 to redeem your finisher’s prize and earn an entry into the grand prize drawing. One log per participant.
Attend an event at the library!
Finisher’s Prize: (choice of one, while supplies last)
Siouxland Libraries color changing ice cream scoop
Siouxland Libraries twist and chill fan
Grand Prizes
Fire HD 8 tablet
Classic board games 6-pack bundle with 2 Escape 605/Rough Cut Social passes
Wireless ear buds with South Dakota Symphony gift certificate for two
Deluxe movie night gift bucket with 4 Cinemark movie passes
Camping gift bundle
