ReadSquared Reading Program

Kids Color Our World

June 9 - August 9

This program is designed for kids aged 0 to 12 to encourage lifelong reading habits. Track the time you read (1 minute = 1 point), complete missions, and write book reviews to earn points towards brag tags and prizes. Once you've earned 750 points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share! All prizes are local pick-up only and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ReadSquared is provided by Library of Michigan with funding from:

Teen Color Our World

Welcome to SDL's Teen Summer Reading Program!

You have two options for reading and getting prizes this year.

Timed Reading: 1 minute equals 1 point

By the Book: 1 book equals 100 points

Earn prizes when you hit 100, 500, and 1000 points.

Each prize point gains an entry into the grand prize drawing.

We will also have weekly drawings for participants who have logged in the prior week.

Grand prize drawing will be held on August 11!

All prizes are local pick-up only and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ReadSquared is provided by Library of Michigan with funding from:

Adult Color Our World

This program is designed for adults to encourage lifelong reading habits.

The rules are simple: read five books, get a prize!

Each book you read is worth 100 points, and you get a prize and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for every 500 points you earn!

You can receive a total of four prizes. Reading more? You'll still be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.

You can read physical books, e-Books and listen to audiobooks. Are you a magazine reader?

Three magazines count as one book!

All prizes are local pick-up only and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ReadSquared is provided by Library of Michigan with funding from:

1,000 Books [PreK]

This program encourages families to read 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten. For every 100 books read, the child will receive a prize book. Upon completion of 1,000 books an additional prize will be awarded. Local pick-up only for all prizes. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting this program.

Adults Setting Up Children Accounts

This program is for adults that are setting up a child's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten account and not enrolled in another adult program.

Great Fall Read 2025

Join us for our Great Fall Read! The Great Fall Read is a joint reading program for teens and adults with fun activities, trivia, and prizes. This fall we are reading Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M.R. James, and there will be weekly questions based on the book starting Saturday, October 4. Every correct answer will earn an entry into prize drawings for fabulous prizes! Click here to request a copy of the book.

Trivia questions will be posted every Saturday, starting October 4th. Join the challenge online, read the book, and answer four trivia questions by Friday, October 31. Every correct answer will earn an entry in the Great Fall Read Grand Prize drawing.