As parents it can be challenging to keep your child reading all summer long, practicing those skills he or she has mastered during the school year. Local libraries are wonderful resources during the summer to motivate your child to continue to read. Here’s a list of the Summer Reading Challenges and Events our local libraries are offering this summer:
C.H. Booth Library
25 Main Street, Newtown
Summer Reading Bingo cards available 6/26! Sign up for one of these events on the library’s website.
Danbury Library
170 Main Street, Danbury
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is open to all readers, children – adults. Earn 1 ticket for each book read (or read to). Enter to win raffle prizes. Details here.
Summer Reading kick-off party happens on 6/17 at the library.
Bethel Library
189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel
Readers can track their progress through the Beanstalk App. The more badges you unlock, the more prizes you earn! Details here.
Brookfield Library
182 Whisconier Road, Brookfield
Full calendar of summer events found below. Summer Reading Bingo cards from 6/16 – 8/11. Fill out a card, spin the wheel, and win prizes! For grades PreK – 5. Stop by the library to sign up.
Burnham Library
62 Main Street South, Bridgewater
Prizes and raffle tickets available for all books read. See details below by age.
New Fairfield Library
2 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield
Summer Reading program begins 6/26 – 8/4. Click here for all of the details.