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Summer Reading Program

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Summer Reading Starts June 1!

We're gearing up for Summer Reading! Registration in Beanstack begins May 1. This is an all-ages program -- spread the word and help us get all of Cobb County registered!

Welcome to Summer Reading!

Cobb Library’s Summer Reading Program is an all-ages reading program that supports family bonding time, community engagement, and shared learning experiences. We’ve included activities designed to encourage participation by the whole community because learning doesn’t stop when you leave school.

  • Children: Begin building language and reading skills. Reading to young children, even infants, increases word recognition and vocabulary!
  • Students: Students are at risk of losing 2-3 months of reading and math skills over the summer. Keep students learning and engaged by encouraging them to complete Summer Reading!
  • Adults: Make time for yourself to experience the joys of reading – it’s a great way to relieve stress and strengthen your brain! As little as 15 minutes a day is proven to make a difference!

Participating is simple:

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  1. Create an account on Beanstack and join Summer Reading.
  2.  Log minutes read and/or activities completed to earn Bingo.
  3. One Bingo earns you a prize at your library and an entry into the grand prize drawing.
  4. Black out your Bingo board for another entry into the grand prize drawing (or a second prize for children).

Want a traditional paper log instead? log for children | log for teens and adults

We are excited to offer lots of great all-ages programming! Check our calendar for more information. Some programs may require registration. Please review program descriptions for details.

We’ll be posting fun content all summer long on Facebook and Instagram @cobbcountylibrary so be sure to check us out and share your own summer fun at #SummerInCobb.

Even more resources are available to Cobb County students through the Department of Library Media Education (LME). Access those resources here!

A big thank you to Georgia Public Library Service and Cobb Library Foundation for supporting Summer Reading!