Kids Summer Reading - "Oceans of Possibilities"

Kids Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) at Emma Clark Library – Read any books you want!

For Babies – 6th Grade

Special early registration raffle prizes if you register by June 30! More raffle prizes at the end of SRC! Prize bags given to ALL KIDS who complete SRC!

1. Click here to register. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. You don’t need to register by a certain date, BUT if you register by June 30 you will be entered into special registration raffles! (see below for more info)
2. You may use the computer or download the Beanstack app (available on iTunes or Google Play stores). Once registered, you can even log books through the Amazon Echo device (“Alexa”)! See blue links below for instructions. If you are unsure about how to do it online, call the Children’s Department at 631.941.4080 ext.123.
3. Every child who finishes SRC will get a prize bag (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the program). Prize bags will be available starting Monday, August 8. SRC ends on Sunday, August 21.
4. We’ll also have raffle prizes at the end of SRC! The kids will be able to earn an eTicket each week, and raffle tickets can be entered into the system for any of the prizes they choose. Kids may enter all different raffles, or all the same, however they want to distribute their tickets. Tickets will be pulled, and winners will be announced at the end of SRC after Sunday, August 22. Listing of raffle prizes here!
5. Prefer paper? Click here to print out a paper log.

Click here for our handy “Frequently Asked Questions”
Click here for instructions on the app.
Click here for instructions on how to use the Amazon Echo (“Alexa”) to log Summer Reading.

Register by June 30 and enter to win one of our special early registration raffles:

• 2 free tickets to Adventureland Amusement Park
• 4 free tickets to the American Museum of Natural History
• 1 free family pack (1 hour of bowling, shoe rental for up to 6 people, pitcher of soda) at Port Jeff Bowl
• 1 free week of summer camp at Silver Stars Gymnastics

Show your School Spirit and win the EMMA CUP!
The school that has the highest percentage of children that sign up for AND finish SRC (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the program) will have their school’s name engraved on the trophy. This friendly competition is always a lot of fun each year!

Did you submit your child’s photos for the Summer Reading decorations? We have them up in our Children’s Department! We’ll also be posting photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages, so be sure to be on the lookout there!
What are the benefits of using the Beanstack program? Besides acting as an online book log (think of it as a “Fitbit for Reading”), there are other benefits to recording what you’ve read via the website, app, or Alexa, such as weekly book recommendations based on your child’s age, reading level, and interests. Parents and children will also be able to view themed guides on topics of interest (ranging from “Let’s Explore Rainbows” to “Stargazing”). When the child logs their books read, he/she will receive colorful electronic badges and earn raffle tickets for the many baskets that can be won this summer. Kids will also have the option to write book reviews and read learning tips for each book selected.
Emma Clark Library would also like to thank the following businesses that support the Library and our community by donating gift cards and merchandise for Kids and Teens Summer Reading raffle prizes:

• Adventureland Amusement Park
• The Adventure Park
• Applebee’s
• Argyle Theatre
• Barry’s Baked Goods
• The Bite Size Bake Shop
• Chico’s Tex Mex
• Chipotle
• Chocology Unlimited
• College 101 Resource Center
• Crazy Beans
• Del Fuego
• Diamond Cut Productions – DJ Company
• D.J.’s Clam Shack
• Druthers
• eShin Noodle Bar
• Exotic Bowls Food Truck
• Jersey Mike’s Subs
• John Braile Photography
• The Long Island Explorium
• The Long Island Violin Shop
• Luigi’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
• Mattoo Center for India Studies at Stony Brook University
• New York Cookie Cow
• O Sole Mio Ristorante Pizzeria
• Panera Bread (Lake Grove)
• Paumanok Tours
• Port Jeff Bowl
• Port Jefferson Cinemas
• Rolling Pin Bakery
• Se-port Delicatessen
• Setauket Gourmet Deli
• Shake Shack
• Silver Stars Gymnastics
• Sonic Drive-In (Nesconset)
• Splish Splash
• Staller Center For the Arts
• Starbucks
• Station Pizza
• Target – South Setauket
• Urban Air – Lake Grove
• Via Pizza

Any other questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org