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
Exotic Encounters: “Animal Fun”
Calling all animal lovers! This will be a live animal show that will include lots of furry animals! Learn interesting facts about all the animals and stick around after the show for a special meet and greet. This program will be happening at all 3 of our locations on separate dates! July 21, 2023 – 10:30 a.m. – Chester Main Library July 25, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. – Great Falls Library July 27, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. – Lewisville Community Library (Registration Required) July 27, 2023 – 12:30 p.m. – Lewisville Community Library (Registration Required)
Porkchop Productions: “Imperfect Strangers”
“Imperfect Strangers: The Ant and the Grasshopper” a classic tale that teaches the important lessons that hard work pays off and team work makes the dream work! This program will be happening at all 3 of our locations. 10:30 a.m. – Chester Main Library 1 p.m. – Lewisville Community Library 3 p.m. – Great Falls Library
