Colleyville Public Library is gearing up for the Summer Reading Challenge, Chill Out and Read! Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge as well as weekly story times, programs, and events will open on Monday, May 18^th at 10:00 AM. Registration can be done on the library’s online calendar or in person at the Youth Services Desk.

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for entertainment for the whole family. For a full list of performers, visit the library for a program guide or visit the library’s website. 

Who may enter the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading Challenge is open to children, teens, and adults. Those ages 12 and under are considered to be in the children’s category; teens are ages 12-17; adults are age 18 and over. Participants who are 12 years old must choose to participate in either the Youth or Teen Challenge.

Children’s Summer Reading Rules (Ages 0-12 years)

How does it work?

Starting on Monday, May 18th, participants can begin tracking their reading by the minutes they read.

• Register Monday, May 18th through Wednesday, July 22nd at our ReadSquared website.
• All materials must be checked out from the Colleyville Public Library.
• Books must be kept at least one night.
• Keep all book checkout receipts and bring them in when claiming a prize.

How do I count my child’s reading?

Log every 15 minutes of reading your child completes. 30 minutes is the max amount of time you are allowed to log each day. The more you read, the more levels you complete, the more prizes you earn!

What kind of reading counts for children?

• Reading a book or e-book
• Listening to a book read to you
• Listening to an audiobook or e-audiobook

What are the prizes for children?

The prize room opens on Friday, May 29th at 6:00 PM at our Kickoff Party. Prizes can be claimed in person at the Kickoff Party and your last chance for prizes is Thursday, July 23rd.

For children, the first Level Prize is a book bag and a T-shirt (while supplies last), and one automatic entry into the grand prize drawing. An assortment of prizes will be earned for each subsequent level! Prizes earned can be claimed by presenting reading logs and checkout receipts at the Prize Room, during regular library hours.

The first 200 participants to complete their first level of reading will also receive a complimentary kids pass to NRH20 Family Water Park, while supplies last.

Teen and Adult Summer Reading Rules (Ages 12 to Adult)

How do I sign up to participate in the Teen or Adult Summer Reading Challenge?

Please note: There is no longer an online Teen or Adult Summer Reading Challenge in ReadSquared. Visit the Library to pick up entry forms or submit your reading online via Google Forms. The Adult Summer Reading Challenge is designed for ages 18+ and the Teen Summer Reading Challenge is for ages 12 to 17.

What kind of reading/activity counts for Teens and Adults?

• Reading a book or e-book
• Listening to an audiobook or e-audiobook
• Attending a Teen or Adult Program
• Complete 1 hour Makerspace reservation

Qualifying reading/activities started on or after May 18th can be submitted on an entry form.

What are the prizes for Teens and Adults?

Every book read or qualifying activity completed earns participants an entry into our weekly prize drawings. After five entries, participants will receive a Summer Reading T-Shirt (while supplies last) and will be eligible for our Grand Prize Drawing. The more books you read, the more chances you have to win! The first weekly prize drawing will take place on Monday, June 1st. The last day to turn in entry forms is Thursday, July 23rd.