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summer reading program

adventure begins at your library

Join us at Cass District Library for a fun-filled summer teeming with adventure from June 3rd-July 31st! 

Log the minutes you read into your age group’s reading log. Pick up paper reading logs at any branch location on June 3rd or use ReadSquared to track your progress virtually.
 
Complete your reading log by July 31st and turn in to your home branch to receive a completion PRIZE and ONE TICKET into the grand prize drawing for your age group.  Grand prize winners will be drawn and notified by August 6, 2024. 

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How to participate: Paper logs

Each age group has different participation requirements, please select the age group below to learn how to  begin your Summer Reading Adventure! 

  • Early Literacy : Ages 0-5
     

    Visit any branch to register and pick up your Early Literacy Reading Log on June 3rd!

    How to Participate

    1.  Read 15-20 minutes with your child. 

    2. Record the days that you read 15-20 minutes on your reading log.

    3. Turn the reading log in on or by July 31st to earn a FREE BOOK and ONE TICKET into the grand prize drawing for the Early Literacy age group, so be sure you turn in your reading log

     
  • Children: Ages 6-10

    Visit any branch to register and pick up your Children’s Reading Log June 3rd!

    How to Participate

    1.  Read 15-20 minutes with your child. 

    2. Record the days that you read 15-20 minutes on your reading log.

    3. Turn the reading log in on or by July 31st to earn a FREE BOOK and ONE TICKET into the grand prize drawing for the Children’s age group, so make sure you turn in your reading log!  

  • Teen: Ages 11-17

    Visit any branch to register and pick up your Teen Reading Log June 3rd!

    How to Participate

    1.  Read 15-20 minutes per day.

    2. Record the days that you read 15-20 minutes on your reading log. Looking for more adventure? Complete and log side quests that are listed on paper reading logs. 

    3. Turn the reading log in on or by July 31st to earn a FREE BOOK and ONE TICKET into the grand prize drawing for the Teen age group, so make sure you turn in your reading log! 

  • Adults: Ages 18+

    Visit any branch to register and pick up your Adult Reading Log June 3rd!

    How to Participate

    1.  Read 15-20 minutes per day.

    2. Record the days that you read 15-20 minutes on your reading log. Looking for more adventure? Complete and log side quests that are listed on paper reading logs!

    3. Turn the reading log in on or by July 31st to earn a  FREE PRIZE and ONE TICKET into the grand prize drawing for the Adult age group, so make sure you turn in your reading log! 

How to participate: ReadSquared

Log the minutes you read and earn badges as you reach milestones! Once you’ve reached your completion badge visit any branch to receive a PRIZE and ONE TICKET into the grand prize drawing for your age group. 

Download ReadSquared in the app store or log in here. 

Programs

We have exciting programs lined up this summer for everyone! Click here to view ALL of our Events for Summer Reading. Be sure to save the date for these BIG programs below! 

June 

Cameron Zvara: Magic & Comedy Show
June 5: 1:00pm at the Mason/Union Branch
 
Roz Puppets Presents: The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest 
June 18: 11:00am at the Edwardsburg Branch 
June 18: 2:00pm at the Howard Branch
 
Big Truck Day
June 19: 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Main Branch
 
Potawatomi Zoo to You! 
June 25: 5:30pm at the Edwardsburg Branch 
 
Potawatomi Zoo to You! 
June 26: 1:00pm at the Main Branch
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Big Machines Day
July 8: 1:00pm -3:00pm at the Mason/Union Branch
 
Repco: Interactive Wildlife Program
July 16: 1:00pm at the Mason/Union Branch 
July 16: 4:00pm at the Howard Branch
 
Amazing Mammals
July 18: 1:00pm at the Edwardsburg Branch
 
Summer Reading Finale Party 
July 25: 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Main Branch

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Upcoming Events

Jun 09 2025 - Aug 04 2025

Friends of the Mason/Union Branch Art Contest Submissions Accepted

Mason/Union Branch
Jul 15 2025

Evening Pajama Storytime

Howard Branch
Jul 16 2025

Storytime

Mason/Union Branch
Jul 16 2025

Live Animal Presentation: Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

Main Branch
Jul 17 2025

Storytime

Main Branch
Jul 17 2025

Love Creek Nature Presents: Backyard Bugs

Edwardsburg Branch
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grand prizes

 

Early Literacy Grand Prize: Potawatomi Zoo Family Pass and Plush 

Children’s Grand Prize: $100 Gift Card to Nitro Zone of Dowagiac 

Teen Grand Prize: $50 Gift Card to Hacker’s of Niles and a $50 Gift Card to Culver’s 

Adult Prize: Made in Michigan Basket and a $25 Gift Card to Savage Bean Coffee Co. of Cassopolis and a $25 Gift Card to Divine Dough of Edwardsburg

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thank you to our summer reading sponsors!

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