Keep the kids busy and reading with the Cornwall Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Club! For every book a child reads, they earn a ballot towards our 3 grand prizes drawn at the end of the summer. They can also earn extra prizes and ballots throughout the summer at the many programs being offered. We are also proud to be partnering with Cornwall Transit to offer the READ TO RIDE program to everyone who registers giving them free bus rides in July and August. The best part of the program? It’s all free!
- Registration opens on Monday, June 12, and closes on Saturday, August 12.
- Programs begin Monday, July 3
- Programs wrap up on Friday, August 25 with a party.
Eligibility
- Children under the age of 14 years old.
- An active children’s library card.
Want to join?
- Bring your child’s Cornwall Public Library card to the 2nd floor circulation desk.
- Ask the staff to sign up for the Summer Reading Club.
- Staff will put the READ TO RIDE sticker on your child’s library card.
- You will receive a keychain, a bookmark to colour in, and a reading booklet for children to record their progress in.
- Once your child has read, have them bring their booklet to the 2nd floor circulation desk and ask for ballots. They earn a ballot for every book they read. Fill in the ballots and place them in the ballot boxes for the 3 grand prizes.
Ballots
The more you read, the more ballots you get and the better chances you have to win! Children can earn ballots 3 different ways!
- For every book read, they get a ballot.
- As rewards at some Summer Reading Club programs.
- For every letter written in the Pen Pal program.
The last day to claim and put ballots in the draw boxes is Friday, August 25 @ 12:00 P.M.
Prizes
Children can earn rewards and small prizes during Summer Reading Club programs happening in July and August. We will be drawing for the 3 grand prizes on Friday, August 25 at the Summer Reading Club Wrap Up Party.
Programs
Find all of our summer programs in our calendar here!
A special thank you to the Cornwall Civic Complex for the use of their salons, Cornwall Transit for the READ TO RIDE partnership, and to the Rotary Club of Cornwall for their financial contribution.
Pen Pals Program
Reading and writing go hand in hand when it comes to literacy! Join the Pen Pals program this summer to encourage your child’s writing while also making new friends! By joining, you are committing to sending at least 3 letters during July and August. Children can write their letters at home and they can join us on Thursdays @ 11 A.M. for the Summer Reading Club: Pen Pals program where we will have all the supplies they need to write their letters.
- Registration opens on Monday, June 12.
- Registration closes on Friday, June 30 @ 5:00 P.M.
- Your child’s Dear Friend letter must be submitted by Friday, June 30 @ 5:00 P.M.
- The program wraps up on Friday, August 25.
Eligibility
- For children as young as 7 and as old as 13 years.
- Registered for the 2023 Summer Reading Club.
Want to join?
- Bring your child’s Cornwall Public Library card to the 2nd floor circulation desk.
- Ask the staff to sign up for the Summer Reading Club and the Pen Pal program.
- You will receive a “Dear friend” letter that you and your child should read.
- Encourage or help your child write their own “Dear friend” letter. Return this letter by Friday, June 30 @ 5:00 P.M. to the 2nd floor circulation desk.
How it works!
The program expects children to write at least 3 letters during July and August. You will be contacted when there is a letter ready for your child to pick up. Make sure to include your name and your friend’s name on all your letters so we can make sure it gets to its home!
- Return your child’s “Dear friend” letter by Friday, June 30 @ 5:00 P.M. to the 2ndfloor circulation desk.
- Programming staff will match those who register based on age and common interests. Staff will contact parents during the week of July 3 to tell them their letter is ready for pick up!
- Pick up your first letter from the 2nd floor circulation desk. Read the “Dear friend” letter and write one back. We will include some ideas for what you can write back about.
- Bring your letter to the 2nd floor circulation desk to drop off for your friend and receive a ballot!
Ballots
Children will earn a ballot for every letter they write in July and August. These ballots go into the draw for the 3 grand prizes which will be drawn on Friday, August 25 at the Summer Reading Club Wrap Up Party.