It’s back! The Chester County Library’s Summer Reading Challenge returns on June 5, 2023.

The Summer Reading Challenge is an annual event to encourage all of Chester County to read. Everyone from 0 to 99+ are invited to participate in this challenge. 

How do I participate?

1.) Register at your local library branch or on our new beanstack site: http://chesterlibsc.beanstack.com. Those who stop by the library will receive a packet with a reading log and other goodies.

2.)  JUST READ!
      Children 0 to 5 – read 10 books
      Ages 6+ – read 600 minutes ( 10 mins/day)

3.) When you have met the reading goal, come to the library to claim your prizes!

What prizes can I win?

All Children Who Finish will receive the following:

-Summer Reading Prize Medal*
-One Prize from the Toy Treasure Chest
-A Certificate of Completion
-A certificate for free ice cream from McDonald’s
-An entry into a prize drawing**

* 6 to 17 year-olds will receive a medal. 0-5 is given on a case by case basis.
**There will be prize giveaways throughout the month of July.

The more you read, the better your chance is to win.

We will offer the following Grand Prizes:

1) Child who Reads the Most Minutes- $100 Gift Card and Lunch at an August Rotary Meeting

2) Teen who reads the Most Minutes – $100 Gift Card and Lunch at an August Rotary Meeting

3) Family Who Reads the Most Minutes- Free Weekend stay in cabin at Chester State Park and a Free Park Pass