June 10th - August 3rd
Read, Renew, Repeat!
Come join our summer reading program and earn rewards for reading!
For children, teens & adults!
About
Why join a summer reading program? Not only is it fun, the Summer Reading Program encourages children and adults to continue reading and to develop lifelong learning skills. Children will mitigate any summer learning loss, improve their reading skills, and increase their desire to read. How does the program work?
1. Create an account on our summer reading website, ReadSquared, at egpl.readsquared.com. Caregivers of children 13 and under will have to create an account for themselves prior to registering their child(ren).
2. Read this summer! Log your reading on egpl.readsquared.com.
- Children and teens log minutes read. They will get one point for eac minute they read.
- Adults log books read. They will get 100 points for each book they read.
3. Get rewarded! For kids and teens: For every 100 points earned, kids and teens can come into the library to drop a puck into our prize drop and win a prize! And they will receive a virtual badge on their homepage. Once they reach 800 points, they will complete our program and earn a completion certificate! For adults: For every 100 points earned, adults will earn one virtual raffle ticket and be automatically entered in our weekly prize raffle. And they will receive a virtual badge on their homepage. Once they reach 800 points, they will complete our program and earn a completion certificate! Earn more points by completing missions! Missions are optional activities that will challenge you in new ways. For each mission you mark as complete, you will earn extra points towards your summer reading program. Thus, allowing you to earn more raffle tickets and complete the program faster!Who can participate in our Summer Reading Program? All ages! We have a summer reading program for tots, children, teens, and adults! Participants must live in East Granby, CT, or in a surrounding town. What counts towards your reading log? Any books you read! Whether it is a new book, a book you read again, a magazine, a comic book, etc. Being read to, listening to audiobooks, attending storytimes, and listening to storytellers count too! You pick books that interest you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts towards your reading log?
Any books you read! Whether it is a new book, a book you read again, a magazine, a comic book, etc. Being read to, listening to audiobooks, attending storytimes, and listening to storytellers count too! You pick books that interest you!
What are missions?
Missions are optional activities found on your summer reading website, Read Squared. They will challenge you in new ways. For each mission you mark as complete, you will earn extra points towards your summer reading program. Thus, allowing you to earn more raffle tickets and complete the program faster!
Who can participate in our Summer Reading Program?
All ages! We have a summer reading program for tots, children, teens, and adults! Participants must live in East Granby, CT, or in a surrounding town.
How do I register for the East Granby Library’s Summer Reading Program?
Visit egpl.readsquared.com and register by filling out the requested information. Children 13 and under will require a parent’s permission. One (1) parent can have their child(ren) linked to their account. The parent can choose to keep one username and password for the whole family or a parent can decide to give a separate username and password to each child. Parents are automatically enrolled in the Adult Summer Reading Program. They can then choose if they would like to continue with the program. We encourage parents to participate and be great reading role models for their children.
How do I log my summer reading?
Log into egpl.readsquared.com using your username and password. Click “Log Reading” on the dashboard and then select minutes or books. Children and teens will log minutes (with an option to log the book title and author), adults will log books. If you are a parent with your child(ren) linked to your account, simply select the name(s) you are logging for and click “submit”.
What does the ReadSquared Website offer?
This website allows you to log your reading, track your progress in the Summer Reading Program, collect digital badges, earn weekly raffle tickets to win prizes, personalize your own avatar, write and submit book reviews, complete missions, play games, and provides book reading lists and recommendations.
How long is the program?
The program runs from June 10 - August 3rd, 2024. You will be able to still log your reading until the end of August, though our raffle drawings and prize drop opportunities will end by August 3rd.
Is there an app I can use?
Yes. You can download the free ReadSquared app onto your electronic device. This app gives you the same functionalities as the ReadSquared website.
Can I get reminders to log my reading?
Yes, you can opt in to receive daily reminders to log your reading via text messages! Simply log into your ReadSquared Account, select the drop-down arrow on the right-hand side by “ACCOUNT”. Select “Texting Options”. Fill in the requested fields to continue. Note message and data rates may apply.
How many times should I log my reading?
You should log your reading daily or weekly. Keep in mind the more you log, the more chances you have to earn a prize.
What is this year’s theme? Read. Renew. Repeat.
Reading books encompassing this theme is encouraged but not required. The theme will also be integrated in the East Granby Public Library’s summer programming.How do I enter the raffles? If you are an adult, for each 100 points you earn, you will be automatically entered in our weekly raffle. A librarian will contact you if you are a lucky winner.
Can I use the school’s summer reading paper log instead?
In order to earn digital badges, you must log your minutes into the ReadSquared website. This will allow our library to track your progress and see how many minutes you have been reading. In the past, Allgrove and Seymour schools have accepted our program and rewarded those that have participated. Allgrove & Seymour schools will receive your East Granby Public Library's Summer Reading records.
We hope you will join the East Granby Summer Reading Program!
Register / Sign in
Register through our summer reading site, ReadSquared!
Visit egpl.readsquared.com and register by filling out the requested information.
Children 13 and under will require a parent’s permission. One (1) parent can have their child(ren) linked to their account. The parent can choose to keep one user name and password for the whole family or a parent can decide to give a separate user name and password to each child. Parents are automatically enrolled in the Adult Summer Reading Program. They can then choose if they would like to continue with the program. We encourage parents to participate and be great reading models for their children.