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Youth Summer Reading

Youth Summer Reading 2023

Summer Reading 2023 May 30-July 31

Summer Reading Games

Pre-K Summer Reading, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Lincoln Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to five years can participate, and not just during the summer. Just follow these steps:

  1. Register: Sign up in person at Lincoln Library’s Children’s Room, or online at Beanstack!
  2. Track Your Reading: Every time you read with your child record the book on Beanstack or have them color in one of our nifty Reading Logs!
  3. Every Book Counts: Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. You can also count the books your child hears at storytime, in daycare or preschool, or with a friend or family member, as long as your child listens to the entire book.
  4. 100-Book Milestones: Each time you read 100 books, bring your reading record to the library to receive a special reward, and take home a new reading record for your next 100 books.

Grades K-5 Summer Reading

Earn an emoji keychain when you sign up!

How Does it Work?

  1. Sign up on Beanstack, or by visiting Lincoln Library.
  2. Earn badges by completing activities like reading a nonfiction book, attending a program, or reading a book published before you were born.
  3. Complete your Summer Reading challenge by earning three badges and pick up your water blaster prize at the Youth Services desk. There might even be some secret badges along the way…

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
See vibrant works by local artists displayed at Lincoln Library!  Art exhibits change every two weeks throughout Summer, and can be found on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor of Lincoln Library.  ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Monday - DC League of Superpets (PG)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:
Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn! DC League of Superpets (PG) Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime sid...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Richard Landry and Snowball!

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

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Event Details:
Join us for a magical performance from Richard Landry, and of course, his assistant Snowball! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Owl Pellets

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Do you ever wonder what an owl eats? Join us as we explore what owls eat through the dissection and examination of owl pellets. *Supplies are limited, and we are unable to accommodate large groups for this program.* ...
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Storytime

Storytime

Read, write, talk, sing, and play with us! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs and movement! This storytime has something for everyone - no registration required. Drop-ins welcome! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Capital City Improv - Kids' Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Workshop

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:
Find your voice through improv this summer! Join members of the Capital City Improv team to play some games and learn some new improv skills.  The team will be back on July 7th. Please only sign up for one date to allow as many people as poss...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Monday - Lightyear (PG)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:
Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn! Lightyear (PG) While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots comma...
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Storytime

Storytime

Read, write, talk, sing, and play with us! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs and movement! This storytime has something for everyone - no registration required. Drop-ins welcome! ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
See vibrant works by local artists displayed at Lincoln Library!  Art exhibits change every two weeks throughout Summer, and can be found on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor of Lincoln Library.  ...