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Summer Reading Challenge
Adults & Teens

Slow Down & Read 2025

Reading snail. Text reads: Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Slow Down & Read

June 4 - August 17

You are invited to slow down and read with us this summer. Don't miss out on the fun.

More information coming in March

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Don't miss our 3rd annual Summer Reading Kickoff event! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at our relaxing beach party. We'll have beach-themed activities, entertainment, and FREE ice cream. See you there!

Slow Down and Read 2025

Reading sloth. Text reads: Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Slow Down & Read

June 4 - August 17

You are invited to slow down and read with us this summer. Stop by the Readers Services Desk to get started. When you sign up you will receive a reading log, a themed notepad, and a spin on the prize wheel!

Registration starts Wednesday, June 4

Summer Reading ends Monday, August 17

Last day to report is Saturday, August 23

Read and win:

Sign up at the Readers Services Desk for the Summer Reading Challenge and be entered to win fabulous prizes! Stop in to enjoy our displays and decor, plus get ideas for your summer reading picks!

Earn a spin on the prize wheel for each book you read. Also earn a raffle ticket to place into the sponsored restaurant box of your choice for each book recorded. Finish the challenge to win a free Slow Down and Read t-shirt.

'Traffic road signs read: No Interrupting Zone, Yield to a Good Book, Stop and Read, Slow Down and Read, and Be prepared to read

Important Dates:

Registration starts:
June 4

Relaxation ROCKS! 
June - August
drop in

Beach Party Kickoff Event
Thursday, June 12
at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sloth Encounter: Meet Stella
Tuesday, June 24
at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Friends' Summer Book Sale
Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20

Last day to claim prizes:
August 23

To Register:

  1. Stop by the Readers Services Desk to register if you are an adult or teen reader in 9th grade and up*.
  2. Fill out your contact information and pick up a reading log. You will also get a free notepad, raffle ticket, and a spin on the prize wheel.
  3. Congratulations! You just completed the first step! Don't forget to grab a few books on the way out.

*If you have a reader in 8th grade or younger, sign them up at the Ask Me Desk on the lower level.

Log Reading:

  1. Each book you slow down and read earns you a raffle ticket. Your reading log will give you specific reading themes, so choose your books accordingly. Record the title and author for each book you complete.
  2. The more books you log, the more chances you have to win! Every completed book earns you a raffle ticket and a spin on the prize wheel. Bring your log to the Readers Services Desk to claim your prizes.
  3. Complete your log to win a free Slow Down and Read prize t-shirt!

Thank you to our partners:

A special thank you to the Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library for their continued support of our Summer Reading Challenges.

This year their funds helped purchase the Slow Down & Read t-shirt prize for the adult/teen challenge.

Light blue shirt with a graphic showing a sloth reading a book and 'Slow Down & Read'

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, Adventure is Out There.

Over 500 adult and teens signed up. We wish you luck on all your future reading adventures and can't wait to see you again for the next challenge!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Thank you to the Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library for their continued support of our Summer Reading Challenges.

This year their funds helped purchase the Adventure is Out There sling bag and keychain strap prize for the adult/teen challenge.

Gray Sling bag with the 'Adventure is Out There' logo and key chain strap

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Summer Reading Challenge 2023: Take a Bite Out of Reading

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, Take a Bite Out of Reading.

Over 400 adult and teens signed up, making this year the most successful summer reading challenge for adults and teens!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Thank you to the Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library for their continued support of our Summer Reading Challenges.

This year their funds helped purchase the Take a Bite Out of Reading apron prize for the adult/teen challenge.

Red apron with a graphic showing a food truck and 'Take a Bite Out of Reading

Oceans of Possibilities 2022

Summer Reading Challenge 2022: Oceans of Possibilities

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, Oceans of Possibilities.

Over 200 adult and teens signed up to explore the endless possibilities in front of you when you're a reader!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Thank you to the Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library for their continued support of our Summer Reading Challenges.

This year their funds helped purchase the Oceans of Possibilities tote bag prize for the adult/teen challenge.

Blue canvas bag with a white graphic depicting a lighthouse and 'Oceans of Possibilities