Summer Reading Programs at NDL
Monday, June 8 - Saturday, August 8
Adult Summer Reading Program
(Ages 18+)
This year, we’re introducing a new way to participate by tracking hours read -
making it easier than ever to join the fun and earn prizes.
To participate, you must have a Niles District Library card.
Time is tracked in hour increments; color in one era for each hour you read.
Claim prizes at the 6,12, and 24 hour marks!
How It Works:
Sign up for summer reading using the ReadSquared app, online at ndlmi.readsquared.com, or come into the library and pick up a paper log. For every 5 hours you read or listen to a book, you'll earn 1 entry into the grand prize drawing.
Prizes:
6 hours: Bookmark
12 hours: Notebook & pen
24 hours: You’ve completed the program! Receive a Digby Dino keychain, a certificate of completion, and an optional social media shoutout.
Grand Prize Drawings (2 winners):
Prizes include a Kindle and 2 Indiana Dinosaur Museum passes.
Bonus Opportunity:
Complete the challenge activity sheet (available at the Info Desk) to earn 5 extra entries into the grand prize drawing.
Attend The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project: Summer Program series to get an extra entry into the Grand Prize drawing.
Start reading and discover what treasures await!
Teen Summer Reading Program
Ages 13-17
This year we're playing BINGO!
How It Works:
I. Pick up a reading log at the Youth Services Desk.
II. Color in one dinosaur egg on your log for every one hour you read or listen to a book.
III. For every two hours read, you'll receive a number for your BINGO card.
Stop by the library during open hours to check-in.
IV. For each completed BINGO, you'll earn 10 tickets toward the grand prize drawing.
Hours 0-20: Receive a prize from the board for every 2 hours of reading
Kids Summer Reading Program
Birth-Age 12
How It Works:
I. Pick up a reading log at the Youth Services Desk.
II. Color in one icon on your log for every one hour you read.
III. Check-in at the Youth Services Desk any time the library is open.
Hours 0-10: Receive a prize from the board for every 1 hour of reading
Hours 11+: Claim tickets to enter into the grand prize drawing bags of your choice.