Summer Reading Kickoff
Saturday, May 31
10 am - 2 pm
Stop by our Kickoff event to register for Summer Reading and enjoy the festivities!
- Steel drum band
- Bounce house
- Face painting and temporary tattoos
- Fishing station
- Shaved ice machine
- 4-H animals
- Fire truck
- Selfie station
- Friends of the Library book sale
Plus, one lucky family will win an Ada Family Pool Pass just for registering at the Kickoff!
Courtesy of the Friends of the Ada Public Library
The winner will be drawn on Monday, June 2.
Summer Reading
May 31 - July 12
Read books, earn tickets, win prizes!
We have prizes, programs, and crafts for ALL AGES, from babies to adults. All programs are free and open to everyone!
Starting May 31, register at the library or online at READsquared. Track your reading on your reading logs, and then redeem your tickets from the front desk. Enter your tickets for a chance to win awesome prizes!
Prizes will be drawn at the end of the program, so make sure you enter all your tickets by July 12 at 2pm!
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I register?
Registration begins at the Kickoff on Saturday, May 31. If you can't make it on Kickoff day, you'll still be able to register at the library or on ReadSquared any time before Summer Reading ends on July 12.
Who can join?
Everyone! We have a program for babies, children, teens, and adults.
How do I earn tickets?
Keep track of your reading on your reading log or ReadSquared, then show the library staff to get your tickets.
How do I win prizes?
To qualify for a prize, you must READ to earn tickets. Then, enter them for prizes in your age group or for the Family Prizes.
*Please put your phone number and name or initials on your tickets!*
Prizes will be drawn and the winners notified after the program ends.
What materials count toward Summer Reading?
Books, audio books (books on CD, Libby, or Playaways), and graphic novels are all acceptable materials. NO MAGAZINES!
All materials must be checked out at the Ada Public Library on an Ada Public Library Card.
Will this year's program be physical or digital?
Similar to last year, we will have both physical and digital reading logs available. Choose whatever works best for you!
Physical: Physical reading logs will be available at the library.
Digital: Use our online reading tracker at adalibrary.readsquared.com or download the mobile app ReadSquared.