Join us this Summer for “BEE Kind, BEE Creative, BEE United – All Together Now!”

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Need more information? Call us at 440-293-6792.

Why Summer Reading?

Spending time reading this summer is beneficial for all ages. Children and adults alike can improve their vocabulary and comprehension. Reading is also a great stress reliever. Here are the program details for Students and Adults:

Students benefit from participating in Summer Reading Programs. Our program sets attainable reading goals with exciting incentives. Summer Reading is fun reading. Kids can choose what they want to read for pure enjoyment. Students who take part in Summer Reading retain many of the literacy skills learned in the previous school year, putting them at an advantage when school resumes.

Babies/Toddlers ages birth to 5 can participate, too!

Your little ones will not have a reading goal, but they will  have 10 easy and fun “activities” to complete. They just need to turn in their completed log to receive a prize. Each participant in this age group will receive Pet Plushie when they complete their goal. View the Toddler events here

Children ages 6 – 11 will catch the reading buzz! View the Children’s events here

    • Reading Goals: The goal is a total of 10 hours over 6 weeks. Young readers can track their reading in 15-minute increments. For every hour of reading reached, your child will receive one ticket to enter to win one of the “Big” Prizes (One of Three Extra-Large Plushy Pillow Animals) and four “Honey Money” to use in the Hive Store.
    • Hive Store:  Children will earn “Honey Money” by completing reading goals. They can spend the “money” in our Hive Store, located in the Children’s Story Hour room. (Hours are listed on the reading log. Pick one up after completing registration). Kids can also earn a “Reading BEE” to help earn even more Honey Money or an extra “Big” prize ticket.
    • Reading BEE: Your child can earn a Reading BEE when they check out 3 or more books. (Limit one BEE per day). The BEE can be turned in at the Hive Store to pick a “flower” for additional honey money to spend at the Store or a “Big” prize ticket. 
    • Program Participation: Children who attend programs (some require registration) receive a ticket to enter to win one of the “Big” Prizes
    • Activities: Complete suggested activities on your Log to earn extra tickets to enter to win one of the “Big” Prizes 

Teens ages 12 – 18 • Summer Reading is Sweet! View Teen events here

    • Reading Goal: Your Goal is to read at least 20 hours during the 6-week period. For every 2 hours you read, you will receive a ticket to enter to win one of three prizes!
      • 2 Cedar Point Gift Cards good for 2023 admittance; 2 Tickets to Pioneer Water Park; 2 Tickets to Waldameer Amusement Park & Waterworld
    • Program Participation: Earn a ticket for every program you attend. (Some programs require registration.)
    • Activities: Complete suggested activities on your Log to earn extra tickets to enter to win one of the prizes (see above).
    • Volunteer! Help with children’s events or with set-up/tear-down at other events. You will receive an additional 5 extra tickets each time you volunteer.

Adults?  Do it for fun! Our adult patrons enjoy our Summer Programs just as much as our younger readers. It can also be an opportunity to set an example for any children or grandchildren in your life. No matter what your motivation is, we have crafts and educational programs that you are sure to love. View Adult events here

  • Reading Goal: Your Goal is to read at least 20 hours during the 6-week period. For every 2 hours you read, you will receive a ticket to enter to win one of three prizes!
    • Dinner for two on the Victorian Princess Riverboat Cruise in Erie, PA; 2 Cedar Point Gift Cards good for 2023 admittance; Honey Gift Basket
  • Program Participation: Earn a ticket for every program you attend. (Some programs require registration.)
  • Activities: Complete suggested activities on your Log to earn extra tickets to enter to win one of the prizes. See above