Pre-Readers
- Create an account at the READsquared Reading Program or pick up a log from any of our branches to log the books you read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 9.
- Read aloud to your 0-4-year-old for 10 days to earn a book.
- Read aloud to your 0-4-year-old for a total of 20 days to earn another book and coupons from local businesses including Doozies, Riverwood and 7-11.
- The last day to record books read and pick up prizes is July 31, 2025.
- Prizes may be picked up at the Mt. Pleasant location according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during open hours.
School Aged
up to Grade 5
- Create an account at READsquared Reading Program or pickup a log from any of our branches to log the books you have read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 9.
- Meet your reading goal for 10 days to earn a book.
- Meet your goal for a total of 20 days to earn another book and coupons from local businesses including Doozies, Riverwood and 7-11.
- Last day to record books read and pick up prizes is July 31, 2025.
- Prizes may be picked up at the Mt. Pleasant location according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during any open hours.
Teens
Grades 6-12
- Create an account at READsquared Reading Program or pickup a log from any of our branches to log the books you have read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 9.
- Meet your reading goal for 10 days to earn a book.
- Meet your reading goal for a total of 20 days to earn another book and coupons from local businesses including Doozies, Riverwood, and 7-11.
- Last day to record books read and pick up prizes is July 31, 2025.
- Prizes may be picked up at the Mt. Pleasant location according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during any open hours.
Adults
17 Years and Older
- Create an account at READsquared Reading Program or pickup a log at any of our branches to log the books you have read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 9.
- Read two books to earn a coupon for a free book at the Friends of the Veterans Memorial fall book sale and your choice of a gift card or tote bag.
- Last day to record books read is July 31, 2025.
- Prizes may be picked up at the Mt. Pleasant location according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during any open hours.
Upcoming Events
Join us at the West Shelter of Island Park this June and July for a fun, outdoor twist on our Story Learning program!
Story and Craft Kit - Odder: An Otter's Story
Join us for a unique program just for preschool and early elementary families!
Join Jed as she participates in the Longest Day Reading Challenge! From 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., she will be available to read to, pet, or simply sit with.
Jed is a Papillon breed and a registered therapy dog.
Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This story class is for all ages.
Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5.
Join us at the West Shelter of Island Park this June and July for a fun, outdoor twist on our Story Learning program!
Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5.
Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5.
Prize Pickup Schedule for Veterans Memorial Library
June 20, 10 am-6 pm
June 23, 3-6 pm
June 27, 2-4:45 pm
June 30, 10 am-1pm
July 1, 2:30-4:30 pm
July 8, 9:30-11:30 am
July 9, 3-6 pm
July 12, 10 am-12 pm
July 14, 3-6 pm
July 16, 9:30-11:30 am
July 17, 1-3 pm
July 22, 10 am-12 pm
July 24, 2-4 pm
July 26, 10 am-2 pm
July 28, 2:30-4:30 pm
July 31, 9 am-7 pm
