Read away & win big with Philly’s ‘Summer of Wonder’ program
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s “Summer of Wonder” program makes summer reading even more fun.
The Free Library of Philadelphia has introduced its “Summer of Wonder” program, a reading challenge designed for participants of all ages (not just kids!). This program encourages attendees to join fun events, discover new books, and engage in various activities throughout the summer.
Registration can be done at local neighborhood libraries or online via Beanstack, with an option to use a mobile app available for iOS and Android devices. Here’s some more information about the program.
What does the “Summer of Wonder” entail?
The “Summer of Wonder” program offers incentives such as prizes for kids and teens who participate, aiming to motivate young readers.
One of the suggested activities is family reading time, supported by resources from PBS Kids and Scholastic, which emphasize the benefits of reading aloud. Programs like “Read, Baby, Read” and “Read by 4th” are also highlighted for their role in promoting early literacy.
Another recommended approach is to watch movie adaptations of books to spark interest in reading. Resources like Kanopy allow families to stream films for free using their library cards. Discussing the differences between books and their film adaptations can further engage young readers.
Maintaining easy access to books is stressed, with the Child Mind Institute noting the importance of summer reading in retaining school-year skills and fostering a love for reading.
The Free Library of Philadelphia provides a wide array of reading materials, including books, audiobooks, e-books, comics, and magazines, catering to all reading levels and interests.
How to participate in-person
Visit your local library to explore summer programs and sign up for the summer reading challenge in-person.
Children can pick up Summer of Wonder Activity Logs, available in both English and Spanish, to track their reading and library activities and earn prizes upon completion. Teens have the opportunity to earn prizes all summer long and enter a raffle for a grand prize. Adults can also participate by reading, attending library events, and more, with the chance to win raffle prizes as well!
How to participate online
If you can’t make it to a library branch this summer or want to enhance your summer reading experience from afar, you can register online with Beanstack or download the free app for iOS and Android devices. This allows you to participate online and on the go by logging your books and activities, writing reviews, and earning digital badges.
Even after summer, you can continue using Beanstack! The Free Library offers seasonal online challenges for Fall, Winter, and Spring, as well as specialty challenges throughout the year. With one login, you can join any reading programs that arise and access all your book logs, written reviews, and earned badges.
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