State Sen. Ventura Hosts Summer Book Club

ROMEOVILLE, IL — To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Rachel Ventura is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation, according to a release from her office.

“Reading over the summer is a great way to keep kids actively learning. Developing a love of reading at a young age is key to a child's development,” Ventura said in a release. “I encourage students of all ages to take advantage of this program to make reading a habit and be rewarded for it.”

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to Ventura’s Joliet office by Aug. 15.

Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card for a frozen treat from a local ice cream shop and a certificate from Senator Ventura. The summer book club forms will soon be available at participating libraries at:

• Fountaindale Public Library District
• Joliet Public Library District
• Manhattan-Elwood Public Library
• Shorewood-Troy Public Library
• Three Rivers Public Library District
• White Oak Library District
• Woodridge Public Library

Summer Book Club forms are also available to download online at www.senatorventura.com/BookClub2025 or printed off here.