Adult Summer Reading Program:
Novel Destinations
June 6-August 6, 2011
How it works…
How it works…
You must be 18 or over to participate.
Begin reading or listening to fiction or non-fiction the month of June. Sign up for the summer reading program at the Information Desk and get your first two reading forms and a little something extra to help water your mind.
Register in person at the library or Online here.
For each book you finish, complete one entry form. You may fill out two entry forms for books 500 pages or longer. One or two sentence reviews are encouraged but not required. Extra copies of the entry form are available at the library or click on this link: Adult Summer Reading Program Prize Entry Form
New this year: Parents as Reading Partners
Parents/guardians reading to their children can count the same hours of reading toward books in the adult program. Four hours equals one book.
Each completed form is eligible for weekly prize drawings. (One weekly prize per person.) All entries not drawn for the weekly prize will be eligible for the grand prize drawing. The more you read the better your chances are to win! Winners will be notified by phone or email.
Entries may be turned in at the library between June 13 and August 6, 2011. Weekly prize drawings are drawn Fridays beginning June 17th and a grand prize drawing on Tuesday, August 9th. Weekly winners select their prize at the Information Desk.
The book review portion of the entries will be posted in the library so that others can share your reading enjoyment. Participant names will NOT be posted with the reviews. In addition, you can also share your reviews on our GoodReads blog.
Summer Programs:
Write your Travel Memoir
June 27, 5:30pm Sue Ames Room.
It’s your vacation, tell your story. Learn how to get started. Journal while you're on the road and Capture the essence of moments cherished, and how to write it after your travels. Lou Kindschi, instructor.
Digital Photography for Travelers
July 11-12 (two-day class), 6-8pm, Sue Ames Room
Want to take better photos during your vacation and how to use your camera to its fullest? Participants will need to bring their digital camera and camera manual. Kathy Esch, instructor. Sign up is required due to small class size. Call 835-3656 or email orelib@scls.lib.wi.us to register for this free two-day class.
Free resources to find a good read:
Oregon Public Library GoodReads webpage.
What are book clubs reading? What is next in your favorite series? Want to put your book collection or reading list online? You can find all these and more in our Good Reads page of our website.
GoodReads Blog is new this year. Want to post your best of the summer book reviews on our website? It is easy. Submit your review here or on the sidebar link on the Goodreads page.
Dear Reader is an online book club. Monday through Friday, you will receive a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book in your email and for a 2-3 chapter sample. Each Monday 12 new books begin.