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2020 Summer
Reading Program:
Imagine Your Story
Now - August 31
This reading program is based on what you read!
- Pixies are reading Board, Picture, and Early Reader Books.
- Unicorns are reading Chapter, +, and Kids Books.
- Elves are reading Kids, Teen, and Adult Books.
- Phoenixes are reading Kids, Teen, and Adult Books.
The last day to redeem and spend Dragon Dollars is at 5:00 pm on September 5, 2020.
If you would like to submit your reading via a paper form instead of Beanstack you can download and print it here!
FAQ:
Q: What is the difference between Elves and Phoenixes?
A: Elves is for readers 17 and younger, and Phoenixes is for readers 18 and older. The Library Staff, aka Dragons, challenge the Elves to read more books than they can! If the Elves beat the Dragons they will get a special treat, where as if the Dragons beat the Elves the Dragons will enjoy some yummy pie. In the past our Teen Services Librarian has been pied twice, drenched with water, and eaten hot sauce when the staff has lost.
Q: What are Dragon Dollars?
A: Dragon Dollars are our Reading Program currency. As you read books and complete activities you will earn Dragon Dollars that can be spent in our Reading Program Prize Store, or donated to the DeForest Area Needs Network, the Dane County Humane Society, and/or the DeForest Area Public Library Endowment Fund.
Q: Who can join your reading program?
A: Everyone! We have a program for all ages and reading levels. If you are reading to your child or new born, you can register them and yourself under the Pixies program. If you do not live in the DeForest Area you are still welcome to join. Please note that we do not ship prizes so if you would like to claim Dragon Dollars or enter ticket drawings you must be able to come and pick up your prizes, either in the building or curbside.
Q: I'm an adult reading picture books to my kids, can I still join?
A: Absolutely! Our programs are based on what you are currently reading. If you mainly read picture books to your kid(s) you can join the Pixies program and if you are mainly reading Chapter books you can join the Unicorns program. It doesn't matter what age you are as long as you are reading or listening to books.
Q: Do graphic novels or audio books count?
A: YES! Any type of book counts.
Q: If my parent/guardian/sibling and I listen to the same book can we both count it?
A: Yes.
Q: Do the books have to be library books?
A: No. Although we do encourage you to use our library and our digital library, any book you read counts. During our Winter programs you can even count books you are reading in school! If you were given a Summer Reading List, not only can we help you get a copy of your book, you can count that book towards the reading program as well.
Q: Do we have to come into the library to claim our Dragon Dollars and get prizes?
A: We are willing to work with you so you feel comfortable and can still participate in the reading program. We have a Virtual Prize Store for curbside orders. If you would like to donate your Dragon Dollars please email Jessica at jsvetlik [at] deforestlibrary.org.
Q: Can I buy the prizes with real money?
A: No, the prizes in our prize store can only be purchased with Dragon Dollars. The reading program is free and open to everyone so sign up and start entering your reading!