Summer Reading

Get ready to dive into the Oceans of Possibilities at your local library!  The Fort Smith Public Library’s annual summer reading program for kids, teens, and adults will begin June 1.  The program is one of the many ways the library works to create a community of readers and library users.  Through fun themes, activities, and prizes, the summer reading program offers incentives for spending time reading or listening to books.  The summer reading program begins June 1 and runs through July 31.  Participants should register online at https://fortsmithlibrary.readsquared.com/. 

Need help?  Watch this Oceans of Possibilities video, give us a call, or drop by any library location.

The goal of the summer reading program for kids is to read for FUN while encouraging family involvement.  Independent readers (Dolphins) will earn points for time spent reading.  Children too young to read independently (Starfish) can also participate.  Because the best way to raise a reader is to read to a child, they will receive credit for each book that is read to them.

For details on registration, prizes, and more, click here.

For teens that like to read (books, e-books, and/or audio books) AND like to win stuff, the Teen Summer Reading Program is for them!  One book equals 100 points.  For every 100 points they earn, they'll be entered into a weekly drawing for a gift card AND earn an entry into the end-of-summer grand prize drawing. The more they read, the more chances they'll have to win. Register and track reading progress at https://fortsmithlibrary.readsquared.com/.  They will also be able to download the READsquared app (available for iOS and Android devices). 

For details on registration, prizes, and more, click here.

Ahoy Mateys! Why should kids have all the fun?  For adults that like to read (books, e-books, and/or audio books) AND like to win stuff, then the Pirate Party for Adults is for them!  One book equals 100 points.  For every 100 points they earn, they'll be entered into a weekly drawing for a gift card AND earn an entry into the end-of-summer grand prize drawing. The more they read, the more chances they'll have to win. Register and track reading progress at https://fortsmithlibrary.readsquared.com/.  They will also be able to download the READsquared app (available for iOS and Android devices).  Need help?  Give us a call or visit any library location.