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Summer Reading Log FAQS
Who can participate?
Anyone! Everyone! Our summer reading program is for year-round and summer residents of our service area (Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, or Woolwich) of all ages and/or for any RSU 1 student.
When does summer reading start and end this year?
You can start logging your reading and activities on Friday, June 16. The final day to submit any completed logs will be Friday, August 18.
How do I start?
Pick up a log at the library or download a printable version here on our website. Then, color a stepping stone every time you complete an activity from the list of choices on the log. That’s it!
Do I have to do all of the activities listed on the log?
Nope. Pick any activity from the list to get started. Repeat favorite activities. Do all reading. Do all writing. Do a combination. Mix and match to your heart’s content until you’ve colored all of the stepping stones.
When I’m reading, does it matter what I read?
Nope. Read any format that you like (e.g. print books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels). The only rule is that you must read for 15 minutes in order to mark a stepping stone on your log.
How can I submit a completed log?
You can return your log and pick up your prize at either the Children’s Desk or the Reference Desk anytime during our open hours.
How many logs can I submit?
As many as you like.
Are there prizes?
Yes! When you submit your first completed log, you will receive a coupon for one free item at The Library Bookstore. Additionally, every time you submit a log, you will be entered in our end-of-summer raffle for five $25 Gift of Bath cards.
How will I know if I won a raffle prize?
We will contact the raffle winners by Monday, August 28.
How can I find materials to read?
Come browse our shelves to find books, magazines, audiobooks, and graphic novels to meet your needs. Or ask for recommendations or reading lists. We love to help!
We also have thousands of digital e-books, e-audiobooks, e-comics, and e-magazines available for all ages on our digital platforms: cloudLibrary, Comics Plus, and Flipster. Visit our Reference Desk or our Children’s Desk for more information on how to access them.
Why does Patten recommend reading for 15 minutes a day?
When a young person reads at least 15 minutes a day, there is a measurable change in reading fluency, vocabulary, and academic growth. An analysis comparing the engaged reading time and reading scores of more than 2.2 million students found a breaking point at 15 minutes; those who read 15 minutes or more a day saw accelerated reading gains (gains higher than the national average), and students who read just over a half-hour to an hour per day saw the greatest gains of all.
Added benefits of reading every day? Reading reduces stress and helps develop empathy. It’s a comforting routine. Even though it seems like a solitary activity, reading helps us create a sense of community around cherished images, stories, and ideas. And reading lets us travel far without ever leaving home.
Are there Summer Reading Events?
Yes! There are events for all ages. Visit our web calendar for a complete list of events.
Other questions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (207) 443-5141 x. 1012 or at pflreference@patten.lib.me.us if you have further questions.
