Summer Reading Program 2023: Expand Your Universe

Summer Reading Challenge 2023
June 3rd - July 22nd

Register at the library anytime starting on Saturday, June 3rd.

What is this year's challenge?
This year, we are challenging everyone to read for at least 15 minutes every day. The purpose of this goal is to invest more time in reading and develop daily reading as a habit. If reading every day doesn’t work out for you, just make sure that you reach the total minute goal for the month (420 minutes for the month of June, and 330 minutes for the month of July).

How can I take the challenge?
Stop by the library to register, and we'll give you everything you need to participate, including a log for you to track your progress!

Who can take the challenge?
All ages are welcome to accept the challenge!
You will be asked to indicate your grade or age range when you sign your reading log.
You do not have to be a Sandwich Library patron or live within our city limits. All are welcome!

Can I track multiple readers?
Parents can sign up children who are not able to register and track themselves.

What kind of reading counts toward my goal?
All kinds of reading: fiction, nonfiction, and audiobooks.

How can I turn in my reading log?
Stop by the library and submit your reading log at the front desk. But remember, you can't turn your log in early. June logs can be turned in beginning on June 30th, and July logs can be turned in beginning on July 22nd. All logs must be submitted before the end of July 27th to be eligible for a grand prize.

Are there prizes for completing the challenge?
You bet there are! 
At the end of the month, when you complete that month’s goal, turn in your reading log at the front desk of the library to receive a prize and a raffle ticket for a grand prize. We’ll draw winners for the grand prizes at the our Summer Reading Finale on Friday, July 28th at 7pm.

What are the prizes?
Glad you asked.
Click the Prizes tab above to see a full list!

If you have any questions, please contact the library at 815-786-8308 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Completion Prizes (You'll get one of these when you turn in your reading log)

Grand Prizes (You'll get a change to win one of these prizes when you turn in your reading log)

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Expand Your Universe Event Highlights

Outdoor Movie Nights
4th Fridays, May - August | Screenings begin at dusk
Nothing says summer like an outdoor movie! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy these favorites on our giant screen.

• May 26th - Lilo & Stitch (PG, 2002, 1h 25m)
• June 30th - Independence Day (PG-13, 1996, 2h 25m)
• July 28th - Muppets from Space (G, 1999, 1h 27)
• August 25th - Wall-E (G, 2008, 1h 38m)

Summer Reading Blast Off
Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-1pm
Summer Reading is almost here and we're kicking it off with a bang! Come to the Sandwich Library for some fun and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. We'll have a food truck, a balloon artist, a bounce house, laser tag, and more! All ages are welcome and no registration is required!

Summer Reading Finale
Friday, July 28th, 7pm
Celebrate the landing of the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable night at the library! We’ll hear live music from the comedy band Jack and the Boiz, take a space walk, draw the winners of the Summer Reading Program grand prizes, and finish off the evening with an outdoor screening of The Muppets from Space. And if that weren’t enough, the first 100 attendees will receive a free serving of custard from Brenda’s Frozen Custard, a voucher for a free kids pizza from Roasati’s, and tickets to the Kane County Cougars! Sponsored by Brenda's Frozen Custard, Johnny K's, and Rosati's.

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