Summer Reading
The Stratford Library invites you to participate in our summer reading challenge and summer programs from June 1st to August 13th.
- Sign up for Summer Reading at stratford.bookpoints.org
- Check out our summer events catalog [PDF]
- Sign up for programs and events online
- Summer reading suggestions from our Children’s Department
Summer Reading Programs
Children’s Summer Reading has two programs:
Read To Me
Complete ten activities in each area to win prizes!
- Read
- Write
- Sing
- Talk
- Play
Independent Readers
Read eight books and you’ll be invited to our Summer Reading party at the end of the program. Win monthly prizes and spin the prize wheel once a month for more fun! Looking for a Bingo Card? Download it here (PDF).
Teen Summer Reading
Create an online reading account here & then log your time spent reading throughout the summer. Earn 1 virtual “ticket” for every 30 minutes of time spent reading (or listening!) to a book, comic, magazine, news article, etc. from now until August 13th. The more tickets you earn, the more chances you have to win. One winner will be randomly selected each week to win a $15 gift card. In August, one winner will be randomly selected to win our $50 gift card grand prize. Teens entering grades 7 through college freshmen are welcome to participate.
Adult Summer Reading: Adults are entered for drawings for Barnes & Noble gift cards (to be drawn after August 13.) Summer reading e-newsletters will have offer fun facts and more. If you prefer not to create an online account, you can log your summer reading with us by calling 203-385-4164 or email slaask@stratfordlibrary.org or direct message us on social media. Please be sure to include your full name, phone/email, and the book title. Looking for reading recommendations? You can get a custom recommendation from our librarians! Build Your Own Book Bundle and we’ll suggest 3-5 books. You can also browse book lists in our catalog.