Summer Reading starts May 30
Get your pack ready — it’s time to head out into the field as the Greenville County Library System hosts the 2024 Summer Reading challenge. Summer Reading promotes reading and offers great prizes and fun events for all kids of all ages. Your adventure starts now. All you have to do is read!
Early registration opens May 15.
How It Works
READ
- Kids read for six hours or read 24 books. Audiobooks count too.
- Teens read for six hours. Audiobooks count too.
- Babies can complete 10 Palmetto Basics activities.
LOG YOUR HOURS
- Register online through the ReadSquared app or at greenvillelibsc.readsquared.com to track your progress.
- Stop by any library location to pick up a reading Log and Activity Book.
- Download a Kid and Teen Log or Baby Log to print at home.
PICK UP YOUR PRIZES
Pick up your prizes at any library location by July 27.
Completion Prizes
Kids & Teens (ages 3-17)
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
- Greenville Drive RAS hat
Only available at Greenville Drive All-Stars game
- Voucher for one free pastry from Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
- Color-changing cup
- Reading medal
Ages 3-12 only
Babies (ages 0-35 months)
- Board book
Titles may vary
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
*Reading All-Stars Game Day Details
- Parade of Champions begins at 2p;
First Pitch thrown at 3p. - Pick up your free RAS hat at the Field
Street entrance prior to the game. - Be sure to sign up for a chance to
participate in game day activities when
you redeem your ticket voucher at
greenvilledrive.com/RAS.
You may be chosen to:
- Be an honorary captain (any age)
- Be the honorary bat boy/girl (ages 14+)
- Run the bases with Reedy Rip’It
following the game
Kids & Teens (ages 3-17)
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
- Greenville Drive RAS hat
Only available at Greenville Drive All-Stars game
- Voucher for one free pastry from Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
- Color-changing cup
- Reading medal
Ages 3-12 only
Babies (ages 0-35 months)
- Board book
Titles may vary
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Aug 4*
*Reading All-Stars Game Day Details
- Parade of Champions begins at 2p;
First Pitch thrown at 3p. - Pick up your free RAS hat at the Field
Street entrance prior to the game. - Be sure to sign up for a chance to
participate in game day activities when
you redeem your ticket voucher at
greenvilledrive.com/RAS.
You may be chosen to:
- Be an honorary captain (any age)
- Be the honorary bat boy/girl (ages 14+)
- Run the bases with Reedy Rip’It
following the game
Summer Reading T-shirts
T-shirts go on sale here at 8:30a Apr 29.
Adult and youth sizes are available for $15
while supplies last. Wear your shirt to the
kickoff events and all summer long!
Kickoff Events
May 30 • 10:30a–11:30a
Foam 'n' Fun Party • Children's Used Book Sale • Wildlife Geeks with guest animals • Giveaways (while supplies last)
May 31 • 2p–3p
DJ Pre-K Dance Party • Children's Used Book Sale • Wildlife Geeks with guest animals • Giveaways (while supplies last)
Tue, Jun 4 • 10a–11a (drop-in)
Games and music with DJ Pre-K • Roper Mountain Science Center with guest animal • Giveaways (while supplies last)
Summer Reading Special Events
Some of the best parts about Summer Reading are the fun and free activities. This year, join us for programs with Roper Mountain Science Center, B-Rad: The Kids Magician, NASA Mars Explorer, LEGO® Tournaments, and more. Check out our calendar for a complete list of special events.
