June 1-August 31, 2025
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Kids | Teens | Adults
Kids' Reading Program (Ages 0 - 11)
Sign up at the library starting June 1 and pick up your paper log. Last day to sign up is August 11.
Build a regular reading habit! Instead of counting minutes or books, count how many days you read. The amount of time you spend reading each day is up to you, but we suggest aiming for 20 minutes a day.
Reading can be time spent reading on your own, listening to a book, or being read to.
All reading and all formats count! Color in every day that you spend time reading.
Once you have read for a total of 20 days (they do not have to be in a row), return to the Verona Public Library for coupons and a free book!
Return after 40 days, and again after 60 days, for more coupons and free books!
Prizes may be picked up any time the library is open starting June 20.
20 days = Free book plus coupons
Coupons and free books will be available starting June 20.
Earn the Dane County Fair pass in time to attend July 17- 20, and earn the Madison Mallards coupon in time for the game on July 29.
40 days = Free book plus coupons
60 days = Finished! Free book plus coupons
Check out this video that was shared with kids at the Verona Area School District about summer events and reading prizes!
Teen Summer Challenge (Ages 12 - 18)
Teens ages 12-18 will keep track of days they read during the summer. Register starting June 1 and pick up a paper tracking bookmark!
20 days = Free book, plus coupons and grand prize entry
40 days = Free book, plus coupons and grand prize entry
60 days = Free book, plus coupons and grand prize entry
Plus there are fun activities to do, and each one earns chances to win grand prizes! Teen grand prize drawings include: a drone, art and LEGO sets, a choose-your-own snack basket, and $50 gift cards to local places like Culver's, Kwik Trip, and Kismet Books!
There are also free indoor and outdoor events over the summer, like movies, crafts, games, and other social opportunities. To see all of our events, check out our library calendar.
Adult Reading Challenge (Ages 18+)
Starting June 1st, Adults can pick up a BINGO card full of fun and silly reading and library-based challenges from the reference desk. For each five-in-a-row completed, there will be a prize awarded (gift certificates to Verona restaurants/coffee shops).
For book suggestions to get you started on the challenges, see here!
In addition, each time adults either submit a book review or attend and review a library program, they will earn a raffle entry to our grand prize drawing for a $150 gift certificate to Verona's new restaurant, Orchard.
