Adult Summer Reading

Adult Summer Reading 2023

Summer reading 2023 May 30-July 31. Read books, win prizes

Summer Reading Challenges

Adult Summer Reading

How it works:

  1. Sign up using our Beanstack app.
  2. Log 1 book and attend 1 program to earn a Lincoln Library branded pint glass!

 Local Fiction Author Summer Reading Challenge

The Sangamon County area is fortunate to have a plethora of talented authors and the annual Local Author Fiction Challenge helps to bring exposure to their important works. Find local authors by searching "Springfield & Sangamon Valley Authors" in the library catalog.

How it works:

  1. Read a fiction book by a local author and enter the raffle for a $25 Downtown Springfield Gift Card to be awarded at the end of Summer Reading. Get your raffle tickets at the 3rd Floor Reader Services Desk.
  2. One raffle ticket per book, and each book logged will be a chance in the final drawing, which takes place Tuesday, August 1st.

 

Upcoming Events

Richard Landry and Snowball!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Event Details:
Let's kick off Summer Reading 2024 with our favorite magical guests - Richard Landry and Snowball! Comedy magician Richard Landry is a favorite presenter in Illinois. His high energy comedy magic with lots of audience participation reading program...

Wild Times Exotics Animal Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Event Details:
Wild Times Exotics animal show! Meet some cuddly (and maybe not so cuddly!) new friends at this fun, interactive hour.  ...

The Tater Tots!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Event Details:
Rock out with the Tater Tots! ...

Absolute Science Mega Foam Blaster

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Plaza
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Event Details:
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with the Absolute Science Mega Foam Blaster!  Please note that this event will take place outside, on the Library plaza. Dress for a mess! ...