The Longport Public Library has announced upgrades and changes to its Summer Reading Program, including adding a new platform and prizes.
This year’s summer reading theme is “Imagine Your Story,” and encourages children and adults to explore new worlds through literature.
Longport Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is open to Longport residents and the local community, including residents of Atlantic County, Ocean City and Avalon. An LPL Library Card is not required for participation.
Like many other New Jersey libraries, Longport will be using ReadSquared for Summer Reading registration and for participants to track their progress online. Participants enter each book they read into the website or app, with different values awarded for children’s and adults’ books. ReadSquared also alerts participants when they have achieved a prize they can pick up at the Longport Library.
Prizes for children include a surprise goodie bag for every 100 points earned. Achieving 500 points makes the child eligible for a grand prize.
For teens and adults, 50 points earns a surprise goodie bag, 100 points to pick a prize (including Longport beach towels and apparel), 200 points for entry for a grand prize.
Longport Public Library would like to thank grand prize sponsors Nat Giuffre Photography, Michelle Wheelan Yoga, Adele Governature and the Longport Historical Society.
“We have some really great prizes this year,” Library Director Ricky Gerhardt said. “I am just so grateful for our 2020 sponsors for their time and support of the Longport community.”
ReadSquared is available on the web or as an app. Longport Library staff are available to provide remote assistance to individuals who need help with registration. More information regarding prizes and registration can be found on the library website, longportpubliclibrary.org or Facebook.com/longportlibrary.
