Summer Reading Club

Earn points in the Summer Reading Club as you read, explore your library, and explore your community! 

In June, all participants will receive a free book and a sticker or button, just for signing up. In July, all participants  will receive a free book and a free tote bag! Earn more points as you read and listen to books and complete activities! Everyone who has at least one point each month will be entered into the drawing to win a prize that month, so be sure to log your reading and activities on Beanstack before the end of each month. Each location will have a prize winner each month.

This summer, everyone who has at least one point per month will be entered into a drawing to win a prize that month. There will be ten prizes in June for each age category: early literacy (ages 0-5), children (6-11), teens (12-18) and adults, and ten additional prizes for each age category in July. 

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Concert

4:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 7
Main Library, Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Club in the courtyard at Main Library! Enjoy activities, food trucks and live performances by Los Hermanos Bueno and musician Nicole Williams while you sign up for summer reading.

Featured performers: 

Los Hermanos Bueno
Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Nicole Williams, Rhythm to You LLC
Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

​Nicole Williams embodies what is means to utilize the power of music to enhance the lives of people.  A graduate of renowned Berklee College of Music, Nicole has an extensive musical background expanding decades both as a professional musician and music educator. Learn more at rhythmtoyou.com.

Activities: 
Dance to music provided by DJ Gino J
Take a picture in a 360° photo booth provided by TDC Entertainment 
Enjoy soccer tricks with Futboleros
Cool off with a free popsicle 
Grab a bite from Rico Suave and the Real Grille food trucks!

1. Read or listen to books, graphic novels, e-books and magazines.
   • Check out an e-book, audiobook, or movie on Libby, Hoopla or Kanopy.
   • Browse great reading recommendations.
2. Explore Your Library: 
   • For all ages:
     • Get a library card.
     • Attend a Library program. Visit sjcpl.org/events.
     • Visit the library. Make a Craft at your library; introduce your child to the library staff and explain what staff do at the library; ask what experiences your branch has and participate.
     • Develop your library skills. Show someone how to search for a book on the Library computer or the Library app.
     • Place a hold or have a librarian show you how to put a book on hold through the app or website.
   • For ages 0-5:
     • Attend Storytime, Babytime or Playtime.
     • Vote for the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award.
   • For teens and adults:
     • Join a Library Club. For example, one of our seven book clubs, Euchre Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Art Club for Adults, French Language Conversation Group, The Write Space – virtual support group for writers, and Studio 304 Creator Meetups.
3. Explore Your Community
   • Use one of the Library’s Discovery Passes.
   • Visit a city or county park.
   • Go to the Potawatomi Zoo or a museum.
   • Visit the Farmer’s Market. 
   • Take a bike ride with your family; take a walk along the river; try a new restaurant or visit a new store.
   • Take a friend or family member to your favorite part of town.
   • Cheer at a South Bend Cubs game.
   • Find a great spot to watch fireworks.
   • Learn about our local history by taking a historic tour such as the Downtown South Bend Walking Architectural Tour, The African American Landmark tour from the Civil Rights Heritage Center, The History Museum, or a self-led tour of Tippecanoe Place.