The library will be closed on Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4, 2022

Due to the start of our July Summer Hours and Independence Day, we will be closed on both days. With our summer hours, we will be closed on Sundays until the weekend after Labor Day.

Summer Reading 2022: Now through August 12!

Summer Reading 2022: June 18-August 12!

Summer Reading 2022 starts on Saturday, June 18 and runs through Friday, August 12! Join us for reading rewards, special events, and more! Our theme this year is "Read Beyond the Beaten Path" and will include Summer Camp themed fun.

In Person is Back! This year, paper tickets, reading logs, and registration have returned! You can register in person, log your time on paper, and get paper tickets for in-person prize boxes.

Online is here, too (and better than ever): We will also have an optional Online Summer Reading portion that is much easier to use than years past with our new software Beanstack. Online Summer Reading gives you the option to log your time or get virtual raffle tickets through Beanstack. If you also sign up for the online version, you can still log on paper and/or collect paper tickets if you prefer (and vice versa).

Why use the online summer reading?

  • If you have a ton of tickets to fill out at one time, it can be easier than writing them all out by hand.
  • Going on vacation? You can enter in your raffle tickets from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
  • You can’t lose your summer reading log.
  • You might like virtual time logging and find it easier than the paper version.
  • It does the math for you—13 minutes there, 75 minutes there, it will add it all up into hours.

You can use Beanstack as a website or an app, and use it along side of the paper version of summer reading if you'd like to (examples: you can log your time virtually and come in person to get paper tickets, or just use the online version for when you are on vacation, etc.)

How do you register for Summer Reading? On or after Saturday, June 18:

Read on to find out more about our Summer Reading Program, raffles, events, and more!
 

Summer Reading 2022 Rules

Reading Beyond the Beaten Path

Start counting your time read once you sign up for Summer Reading on or after Saturday, June 18th!

On or after June 18, you can register:

You can track your reading on a paper log from the library, OR through the BeanStack App or Website, regardless of which way you register.

For your summer reading goals, any type of reading counts (regular books, ebooks, listening to audiobooks, magazines, school book reading, reading out loud to someone else, etc.)

Hours only count once you register for Summer Reading, so we recommended registering ASAP! You can enter in your times as often as you like. All entries must be received by Friday, August 12, 2022. No exceptions made. Paper ticket entries are due by 5pm on Friday, August 12 while virtual ticket entries are due by 11:59pm on Friday, August 12.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Age Groups

Children entering Kindergarten and younger may participate in our Pre-K Summer Reading Program. Read every day with a parent or caregiver! Keep track of the days you read and get a sticker for each day read. To log your reading, you can get a paper log or track your reading on our new and improved Summer Reading Software, Beanstack!

You can also participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten alongside our Pre-K Summer Reading Program! For every book you read, get one sticker! If you read all 1000 books, you get a Completion Certificate and you can get your picture put on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall of Fame!

Each and every book you read counts. If you read the same book over and over, it counts each time! To log your reading, enter each title you read on a paper log you pick up from the library, or on Beanstack (the virtual 1000 Books Before Kindergarten will remain up all year round on Beanstack, so you can continue using it in the fall and beyond if you'd like).

Happy Reading!

Children entering Grades 1-5 may participate in our Children's Summer Reading Program. Read as much as you can this summer! 1 hour read = 1 raffle ticket for different prizes! The more you read, the more entries you have to win one of our big prize drawings at the end! Keep track of how much time you read in minutes or hours and log it on your paper log or online through Beanstack, our new and improved online Summer Reading program. You can then submit your tickets either in person as paper tickets, or online as virtual tickets.

Hourly Raffle

Once you register for summer reading, keep track of your time reading! Like years past, for every hour you read, you earn one raffle ticket.

This year, you can register and keep track of your hours in person OR online! We'll have paper logs like years past, but you can also try BeanStack (which is a lot easier to use than last year's software). Either way, your access to prizes is the same! We'll have both physical and virtual raffle tickets for the same prizes.

All paper tickets are due by 5pm on Friday, August 12, 2022. Virtual tickets are due by 11:59pm on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Scavenger Hunt

Join in for our 2022 Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt! 20 book characters have gone camping throughout the teen and children's department! Can you find them for a chance to win a $75 Amazon Gift Card? 

Find 1 (or all 20) characters hidden upstairs in the Southbury Public Library. For every character you find upstairs, get a chance to win a $75 Amazon Gift Card! Fill out a raffle ticket with the name of a character and where you found them. Tickets are on the round Summer Reading Table in the Teen Department.

As a part of our Children & Teen Summer Reading Program, this is open to residents of any town in Grades 1-12! To participate, you have to register for Summer Reading. To register and find out more about this and more, stop by the Second Floor Circulation Desk or go online to www.southburylibrary.beanstack.com.

Events

See below for our Children and Teen summer reading events, or click here for a list of just children's summer reading events. All of our programs are in person this year. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required.

Happy Reading!

Tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 (or Class of 2022 12th Grade graduates) can participate in our Teen Summer Reading Program! You can earn raffle tickets towards weekly gift card prizes with your time read, join us for fun in person events, or participate in our library scavenger hunt! 

Hourly Raffle

Once you register for summer reading, keep track of your time reading! Like years past, for every hour you read, you earn one raffle ticket. Enter your tickets each week for the chance to win one of the $25 gift card prizes below. Don't like one week's prize? Save your tickets for a week you're interested in! All submitted tickets are entered in for the Grand Prize $125 Visa Gift Card, drawn on Friday, August 12.

This year, you can register and keep track of your hours in person OR online! We'll have paper logs like years past, but you can also try BeanStack (which is a lot easier to use than last year's software). Either way, your access to prizes is the same! We'll have both physical and virtual raffle tickets for the same prizes. Winners will be drawn the following week and notified.

Prize Schedule:

  • Friday, June 24: $25 Starbucks Gift Card    
  • Friday, July 1:  $25 Riverview Cinemas Gift Card
  • Friday, July 8: $25 Game Store Gift Card (Winner's choice of Playstation, XBox, Steam, or Nintendo eStore)    
  • Friday, July 15: $25 Nail Salon   
  • Friday, July 22: $25 App Store Gift Card (Winner's choice of Apple App Store or Google Play Store)    
  • Friday, July 29: $25 Ulta Gift Card
  • Friday, August 5: $25 Rich's Farm Gift Card
  • Friday: August 12: $25 Amazon Store Gift Card    
  • Friday August 12: Teen Grand Prize: $125 Visa Gift Card

All submitted tickets go into the Grand Prize, a $125 Visa Gift Card. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2022.

Scavenger Hunt

Join in for our 2022 Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt! 20 book characters have gone camping throughout the teen and children's department! Can you find them for a chance to win a $75 Amazon Gift Card? 

Find 1 (or all 20) characters hidden upstairs in the Southbury Public Library. For every character you find upstairs in the Southbury Public Library, get a chance to win a $75 Amazon Gift Card! Fill out a raffle ticket with the name of a character and where you found them. Tickets are on the round Summer Reading Table in the Teen Department.

As a part of our Children & Teen Summer Reading Programs, this is open to residents of any town in Grades 1-12! To participate, you have to register for Summer Reading. To register and find out more about this and more, stop by the Second Floor Circulation Desk or go online to www.southburylibrary.beanstack.com.

Events

See below for our Children and Teen summer reading events, or click here for a list of just teen summer reading events. All of our programs are in person this year. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required.
 

Upcoming Summer Reading Events

ARTuesday

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Do you love art? Join Miss Renee and Miss Kim on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Storytime room for a playful, messy, and expressive art experience where there is no right or wrong. Come play and...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

White Memorial Conservation Center: Creature Feature

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: Lectures, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
What makes a mammal a mammal? Or a reptile a reptile? How about an amphibian an amphibian? Scientists have grouped animals based on similar features. Using natural props, animal mounts, and LIVE animals, we will will break down the characteristics of...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Explorers Baking: Cheesecake Egg Rolls and Cannoli Cones

11:30am - 1:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Food Explorers for a special two hour baking workshop! You’ll create two delicious recipes: Cheesecake Egg Rolls and Cannoli Cones! Each recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and/or eggs. Children will work on most elements individually.” ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Dairy Allergy

Dairy will be present in this program.

Egg Allergy

Eggs will be present in this program.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

Food Explorers Baking: Summer Fruit Tarts and Dinner Rolls

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Food Explorers for a special two hour baking workshop! You’ll create two delicious recipes: Summer Fruit Tarts and Dinner Rolls! Each recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and/or eggs. Teens will work on most elements individually. This p...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Dairy Allergy

Dairy will be present in this program.

Egg Allergy

Eggs will be present in this program.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

Chevron Style Friendship Bracelets

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Katie and Kira to make chevron style friendship bracelets! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library and is a part of our 2022 Children's and Teen Summer Reading Programs: Beyond the Beaten Path.&...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

In Person Food Explorers: Lemon Berry Trifle Cups

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking Classes, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in person to make Lemon Berry Trifle Cups! This recipe will be nut free and each teen will make their own portion, with no sharing of ingredients or equipment. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Librar...

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

2022 Region 15 Suggested Summer Reading Lists

Your librarians and teachers have put together suggested reading lists to give you some reading recommendations over the summer. There's something for everyone, including classic and new titles! Take a look and see what books interest you.

Region 15 does not have a recreational reading list for high schoolers this year, though we are very happy to help you find books that will interest you. For class-specific assignments at Pomperaug High School, please visit your Google Classroom page. If you are having difficulty accessing what you need, contact PHS's guidance department at 203-262-3238.

Find everything you'll need for the 2022 Governor's Summer Reading Challenge, including a summer reading journal, student certificate, and suggested reading lists for grades K-12.