Catch the Reading Bug!
Summer Reading 2008
- Rules and Prizes
The Basics
Who: Children entering grades 1-8
When: Friday, June 13th through Saturday, August 16th.
All prizes must be claimed by Saturday, August 16th (sorry, but we cannot make exceptions to this rule).
How: Players must visit the library at least three times PLUS either:
- read 10 books OR
- read 1,000 pages OR
- read for 10 hours
Prizes
Prizes are available while supplies last.
A free ticket to the Lawrence Hall of Science will go to all individual players who complete the game. In addition, they may choose ONE of the following:
- A brand new paperback book
- A gift certificate to Pegasus Books
- A gift certificate for the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library bookstore
- A free game of bowling at Albany Bowl
- A free round trip ferry ride for the winner and an adult
- A bug jug
Group leaders: Contact the library for a list of prizes available for groups.
How to Play
Players must visit the library at least three times.
- 1st visit: Players pick up their log sheet, a button and their first “visit” sticker
- 2nd visit: Players receive a second “visit” sticker and either a insect finger puppet or a temporary tattoo
- 3rd visit: Players receive a third “visit” sticker. If the player has finished reading 10 books, 1000 pages or 10 hours this will be their prize-winning visit.
- Additional visits: If the player needs additional visits to complete their reading, he or she may collect up to five “visit” stickers.
Note: Players counting HOURS receive one “60-minutes sticker” for each 60 minutes of reading.
Additional Rules
- Players should read books at their current reading level that they enjoy.
- Books read aloud to players “count,” as do books listened to on tape & CD.
- Books may be read in any language.
- Players visiting Berkeley Public Libraries other than their “home” library may pick up a “visit” sticker. For example, if you are playing at North Branch, you may pick up a “visit” sticker from Central, South, West, or Claremont.
Contact us for more information:
bplkids@ci.berkeley.ca.us
- Central Children's Library: (510) 981-6223
- Claremont Branch Library: (510) 981-6280
- North Branch Library: (510) 981-6250
- South Branch Library: (510) 981-6260
- West Branch Library: (510) 981-6270
Thanks to our sponsors: the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library, the Lawrence Hall of Science, Pegasus Books, Albany Bowl, and the Oakland/Alameda Ferry.