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.
Important Dates
- Apr 29 • Summer Reading t-shirts on sale while supplies last.
- May 15 • Early registration opens for Summer Reading 2024.
- May 30 • Summer Reading begins!
- Jul 27 • Summer Reading ends. Last day to pick up prizes.
- Aug 4 • Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars baseball game.
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
Summer Reading T-shirts
T-shirts go on sale here at 8:30a on Apr 29. Adult and youth sizes are available for $15 each, while supplies last. Wear yours to the kickoff events and all summer long!
Summer Reading Prizes 2024
Each year, babies, children, and teens who complete their reading challenge earn great prizes. The last day to pick up your prizes is July 27.
- Register online.
- Print out your Summer Reading log or pick one up at any Library System location.
- Complete 10 Palmetto Basics activities with your child.
- Log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game on Sunday, August 4 **
- Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin
- Board book (titles may vary).
* While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered. Collect your prizes by July 27.
** Please Note: Once you've earned a Greenville Drive ticket voucher, your voucher must be redeemed for an actual ticket to the Sunday, August 4, Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Game, presented by Michelin.
- Parade of Champions to begin at 2p and first pitch thrown at 3p.
- Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin.
- For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS.
- Register online.
- Print out your Summer Reading log or pick one up at any Library System location.
- Read for 6 hours OR read 24 books. Audiobooks count, too!
- Log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game on Sunday, August 4 **
- Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin
- Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery coupon for a free pastry
- Reading medal
- Choice of color changing stadium cup or mini bean bag ball
* While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered. Collect your prizes by July 27.
** Please Note: Once you've earned a Greenville Drive ticket voucher, your voucher must be redeemed for an actual ticket to the Sunday, August 4, Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Game, presented by Michelin.
- Parade of Champions to begin at 2p and first pitch thrown at 3p.
- Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin.
- For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS.
- Register online.
- Print out your Summer Reading log or pick one up at any Library System location.
- Read for 6 hours. Audiobooks count, too!
- Log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game on Sunday, August 4 **
- Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin
- Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery coupon for a free pastry
- Color changing stadium cup
* While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered. Collect your prizes by July 27.
** Please Note: Once you've earned a Greenville Drive ticket voucher, your voucher must be redeemed for an actual ticket to the Sunday, August 4, Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Game, presented by Michelin.
- Parade of Champions to begin at 2p and first pitch thrown at 3p.
- Greenville Drive/RAS hat (only at RAS game) compliments of Michelin.
- For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS.
FAQs
- Why is Summer Reading important?
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Children who participate in their public library’s summer reading program outperform those who don’t participate by:
• having better reading scores by the end of third grade
• scoring higher on assessment tests at the beginning of the school year
• scoring higher on standardized tests - Who can participate?
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Babies, children, and teens can all participate in the Summer Reading challenge! Summer Reading is free, open to the public, and does not require a Library card.
- Can I count books that I read on my computer or e-reader?
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Of course! Ebooks, including Beginning Readers, are available with an adult or unrestricted juvenile library card on OverDrive and Hoopla. Ebooks for young children are also available on BookFlix and Tumblebooks.
- Can I count audiobooks?
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You bet! Audiobooks are available with an adult or unrestricted juvenile library card on OverDrive and Hoopla. Talking story books for young children are also available on BookFlix and Tumblebooks.
