ReadSquared Reading Program

Pre-K (Age 0-5) Plant a Seed, Read

This program is designed for kids aged birth to 5 year old to encourage life-long reading habits.

For every 60 minutes children read or are read to, they will earn a virtual raffle ticket. Each ticket can be “spent” on a chance to win a prize in our online drawing.

After 300 minutes (5 hours) of reading or being read to, pre-K kids can come to the library to choose two prizes: a terracotta grow pot and one other small prize. You can also pick up a free Kane County Cougars ticket voucher.

At 600 minutes (10 hours), pre-K kids will complete the program! Once they complete the program, they can come to the library and choose a free book or prize from the treasure chest. They'll also be entered into a special prize drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card!

Kids (Age 5-12) Plant a Seed, Read

This program is designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years old.

For every 60 minutes you read, you will earn a virtual raffle ticket. Each ticket can be “spent” on a chance to win a prize in our online drawing.

When you have read and recorded 600 minutes (10 hours) online, come to the library to receive a terracotta grow pot and choose a small prize. You can also pick up a free Kane County Cougars ticket voucher.

At 1200 minutes (20 hours), you will complete the program! Once you complete the program, you can come to the library and choose a free book or prize from the treasure chest. You'll also be entered into a special prize drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card!

Teen (Age 12-18) Plant a Seed, Read

This program is designed for ages 12-18!

Read for the fun of it this summer. ALL READING COUNTS. Books, audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, graphic novels, even fanfiction! For every 60 minutes you read, you will earn a raffle ticket that lets you choose a prize you want to try to win in our prize drawing. Don't forget to trade in your points for raffle tickets!

Once you read 600 minutes (10 hours), you can come in to the library and choose three small prizes from our selection.

Read 1200 minutes (20 hours) and you will earn a $10 Target or GameStop gift card!

Once you read 1800 minutes (30 hours), you will be entered into a drawing for a $75 Target gift card.

Adult (Age 18+) Plant a Seed, Read

Don't let the kids have all the fun! Adults may join Summer Reading, too!

For every three books you read, you may enter a raffle prize drawing for either an Amazon, Target or Panera gift card. You can also earn extra points by writing book reviews and completing missions! The missions involve library program attendance and gardening and can be completed through your ReadSquared account.

Read six books and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago.