Plant a Seed, Read

June 1 – July 31

Plant a Seed, Read is rooted in the concept of farm to table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology.

Read, be read to, or complete an activity every day this summer to earn rewards! Registrants up to grade 8 can earn drawing slips at the library. Monthly drawings will take place on Monday, June 29 and Monday, August 10. Adults and high school students can earn chances to win passes to The Morton Arboretum and other prizes.

Register at the Youth Desk, Adult Desk, or using Beanstack beginning Monday, June 1.

Participants earn rewards at registration and for every 15 days logged. Log every day you read or do an activity by coloring in a seed on a paper log, using Beanstack online , or using the Beanstack Tracker app on a mobile device. Rewards are available while supply lasts. Redeem rewards through Sunday, August 9.

Activities

• Use the drive-up window
• Attend a library program
• Visit The Cafe
• Use a library digital resource
• Complete a Monthly Make in The Workshop
• Get a short story from the short story dispenser
• Request book recommendations with Your Next Read
• Use a library meeting, conference, or study room
• Visit the StoryWalk® at Panfish Park
• Use the Seed Library on the 2nd Floor