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Cobb County Libraries Summer Reading 2013

Registration Information and more for Kids, Teens and Adults!

June 27, 2013
Each year, the Cobb County Public Library System encourages people of all ages to read during the summer with this fun and free program.

The Summer Reading Program starts June 1. Anyone can participate in the Summer Reading Program.
  •     Kids, from birth to sixth grade
  •     Teens
  •     Adults
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Registration

Adults, bring your little ones by any Cobb County Public Library System branch to pick up a reading folder after June 1. Record what your child reads over the summer, and then bring the child and their completed folder back on or before July 31st to claim their certificate!

Prizes

The library has partnered with Stevi B's to offer free pizza to the first 5,000 children who bring their folder back to the library. The coupons expire September 31st, so bring your child and their reading log in for a mid-term checkup after July 4 to pick up their pizza coupon.

Story Times & Activities

There will be special activities, storytimes, and more all summer long at each library for children and families.  Check out the library Calendar for more information or keep checking the Macaroni Kid Events Calendar for listings of special events.

Cobb County School District Students

For students in the Cobb County School District participating in the schools' Summer Reading Program, the libraries have provided some helpful links - Summer Reading Tips, suggested reading lists and more. CLICK HERE for all the information.

PROGRAM FOR TEENS & ADULTS

Participation

Pick up a Book Review Form at any Cobb County Public Library between June 1st and July 31st to participate. You can also submit your form online HERE.

Prizes

Each review will be used to enter you into the giveaway for a Kindle. Your chances of winning increase each time you submit a book review! (Up to 10 entries per person.)

Events & Programs

Be sure to join us for some of the many activities presented at the Library for tweens, teens, and adults. Check out the calendar for more information!