Summer Reading

SRP22

Bloomington Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program will run from Tuesday, May 31 - Monday, August 1. The Summer Reading theme for 2022 is Read Beyond the Beaten Path, and the Library's many Summer programs will – as always – be offered at absolutely no cost to participants!

Participants who complete the program will be rewarded with prizes for their efforts.

Is the Summer Reading Program just for kids?

No. At Bloomington Public Library, children, teens, and adults alike are encouraged to participate in the Summer Reading Program.

How do I get a reading log?

Summer Readers have a choice!

Beginning May 31

  • patrons can pick up the reading log for their age group at the library or at any Bookmobile stop;
  • patrons can print the reading log for their age group using the links below

Each reader will need their own log.

Use these links to print a reading log

Coming May 31

What can I win?

Regardless of age, those who finish the Summer Reading Program are rewarded with a completion prize pack. Additionally, those in the teen and adult age groups will be able to enter prize drawings for a chance to win a larger prize.

Completion prizes can be claimed June 13-August 1.
Prize drawings for teens and adults will take place on August 2.

Completion Prize Packs:

Parks & Recreation Pass – Admission to one of the following (bearer’s choice)

  • Miller Park Zoo
  • Miller Park Mini Golf
  • Holiday Pool
  • Pepsi Ice Center (with Skate Rental)

Monical’s Pizza – 8-Inch Pizza

Denny’s Doughnuts – Cookie or Doughnut

Gingerbread House Toys – Monkey Noodle

Red Raccoon Games – Pair of Dice

Normal Cornbelters & Kernals Collegiate League – Admission to 1 Game on any Corn Bash Night

  • CORN BASH DATES: JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, JULY 1, 2, 8, 9, 16 & AUG 5

Illinois State University Athletics – Admission to the Sept 2 Volleyball Game vs Green Bay

Bobzbay - Sticker

Parks & Recreation Pass – Admission to one of the following (bearer’s choice)

  • Miller Park Zoo
  • Miller Park Mini Golf
  • Holiday Pool
  • Pepsi Ice Center (with Skate Rental)

The Decorators’ Grocery – Cookie Cutter in the Shape of a Path Marker

Red Raccoon Games –Pair of Dice

Normal Cornbelters & Kernals Collegiate League – Admission to 1 game on any Corn Bash Night

  • Dates: JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, JULY 1, 2, 8, 9, 16 & AUG 5

Bobzbay - Sticker

Parks & Recreation Pass – Admission to one of the following (bearer’s choice)

  • Miller Park Zoo
  • Miller Park Mini Golf
  • Holiday Pool
  • Pepsi Ice Center (with Skate Rental)

The Decorators’ Grocery – Cookie Cutter in the Shape of a Path Marker

Red Raccoon Games – Pair of Dice

Donny B’s Gourmet Popcorn & Gifts – Mini Bag of Popcorn (chocolates excluded)

Janet’s Cakes – Cookie

Bobzbay - Sticker

Bloomington Public Library Used Book Shop - $3 gift certificate

Drawing Prizes for Teens and Adults

Coming soon! Check back in mid-to-late May.

Coming soon! Check back in mid-to-late May.

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