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Summer is here, and while you may be in vacation mode, Ascension Parish Library wants to keep everyone’s minds active with our 2023 Summer Reading Program, Have Book, Will Travel.
There’s something for all ages! Plus, check out the library’s lineup of summer events and entertaining presenters. Discover a new activity, dive into a new book, and support lifelong learning with APL! Get your printable calendar now. Also available en español.
Registration begins on Wednesday, May 24. You can register online at myAPL.beanstack.org or by using the Beanstack app. All participation must be logged online by Monday, July 31, to be redeemed for prizes. Prizes provided by a generous donation from Friends of the Ascension Public Library.
Read to Me kids ages birth-5 years will earn prizes based on the number of books that are read to them. Kids ages 6-11 years will earn prizes based on the number of books, magazines, or audiobooks that they read or listen to.
After registering, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a summer reading calendar, pencil, kids bookmark, and a Have Book, Will Travel magnet.
After completion (20 books logged for Read to Me or 5 books logged for kids ages 6-11), visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a certificate, a Have Book, Will Travel tote bag, one pick from our prize bin, one free bowling pass to Premier Lanes, one Raising Cane's free Kids Combo bookmark, and one Chick-fil-A gift card that can be redeemed for one of three dessert items. You will also earn one chance in our Kids Grand Prize drawing.
For each additional 20 books logged for Read to Me or 5 books logged for kids ages 6-11, you will receive one additional chance to win our Kids Grand Prize.*
Read to Me Grand Prize - Wooden wobble board and wavy circle balance beam
Kids Grand Prize - Binoculars and digital camera
Teens ages 12-18 years** will earn prizes based on the number of books, magazines, or audiobooks that they read or listen to.
After registering, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a summer reading calendar, pen, and a teen bookmark.
After completion (3 books logged), visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive one sling backpack, one pick from our prize bin, one free bowling pass to Premier Lanes, one Raising Cane's free Kids Combo bookmark, and one Chick-fil-A gift card that can be redeemed for one of three dessert items. You will also earn one chance in our Teen Grand Prize drawing.
For each additional 3 books logged, you will receive one additional chance to win our Teen Grand Prize.*
Teen Grand Prize - Beats ear buds
Adults ages 18+ will earn prizes based on the number of books, magazines, or audiobooks that you read or listen to.
After registering, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a summer reading calendar and a reading log.
After completion (3 books logged), visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a tote bag. You will also earn one chance in our Adult Grand Prize drawing.
For each additional 3 books logged, you will receive one additional chance to win our Adult Grand Prize.*
Adult Grand Prize - Tastings from Around the World gift basket, Rouses Market gift card, and Gastro Obscura: a Food Adventurer's Guide by Cecily Wong and Dylan Thuras
* Limit: Up to 25 chances
** 18-year-old participants may choose whether they want to be a part of the Teen or Adult program.
