How To Participate In Summer Reading as a Group
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This document provides instructions for families, groups, teachers, and childcare centers to create a Summer Reading profile with the Cincinnati Library to track reading progress for multiple participants. It explains that only one library card is needed to create a group profile and add participants. Instructions are given on how to select avatars, set goals, and track reading hours or numbers of books read for each participant. The document also outlines the various prize levels and grand prizes available for different age groups for reaching reading milestones before July 31st.
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How To Participate In Summer Reading as a Group
- 1. Getting started: Families & Groups Summer Reading 2015 It’s easy to create a Summer Reading profile for a group. All you need is a Library card!
- 2. Get a Library card Parents, childcare centers, and summer camps can register their entire group for Summer Learning with just one account. That person will need a Library card. It’s simple to get one. Visit your nearest branch or apply online. www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/account/application.aspx
- 3. Teachers or group leaders are welcome to use their Educator Cards to create their group profile.
- 4. Creating Your Profile Once you have your card in hand, you’re ready to get started! Visit the Summer Learning website and select “Be an All-Star Reader.” In the drop-down menu select “Track Your Reading.” www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/SummerLearn
- 5. Select “Create a Profile”
- 6. Enter your library card number. The form will automatically fill in with the name, phone number, etc. associated with your Library account. When you’re done, click the “Agree” button.
- 7. Click the “Add Another Participant to Your Account” button. Enter the required information. Repeat this step for every child you want to add to your account. The software automatically assigns a unique ID number to each child. If the child wants to track their activity individually, they can use this ID number to log in.
- 8. Now you’re ready to begin tracking your reading!
- 9. Select an avatar and color scheme It’s optional if you want to set goals But be sure to select “Save Profile”
- 10. Select “Multiple Participant Activity” and you’re ready to track the reading of everyone in your group. You’ll need to decide if you want to track your reading by number of books OR number of hours, and then be consistent throughout the summer.
- 11. To track the progress of an individual child, make a note of the five-digit “Library ID” number, log out, then log back in using the “Library ID” number. You can then track reading, record activity, and see achievements earned.
- 13. Babies to Preschool — birth to age 5 • Babies Level 1 — Book • Babies Level 2 — Sippy cup or bib • Babies Level 3 – Snack Container • Preschool Level 1 — Book • Preschool Level 2 — Watercolor paints • Preschool Level 3 — Sand pail with flyer lid, yard sign plus a grand prize entry • GRAND PRIZE: Preschoolers who reach level 3 by July 31 will be entered to win a Nabi 2! • Keep reading (4 books OR 4 hours) = additional grand prize entry
- 14. Kids — Ages 6-12 • Kids Level 1 — Book & Gold Star Chili gift card • Kids Level 2 — Hacky- sack ball • Kids Level 3 — Drawstring backpack, yard sign plus a grand prize entry • GRAND PRIZE: Kids who reach level 3 by July 31 will be entered to win Kindle Fire HD! • Keep Reading (4 books OR 4 hours) = additional grand prize entry
- 15. Teens — Ages 13-18 • Level 1 — Book & Gold Star Chili gift card • Level 2 — Deluxe pair of earbuds • Level 3 — USB charger and a grand prize entry • GRAND PRIZE: Teens who reach level 3 by July 31 will be entered to win Kindle Fire HD! • Keep Reading (4 books or 4 hours) = additional grand prize entry
- 16. Adults — Ages 19 & up • Level 1 — Free used book from the Friends of the Public Library or Anderson Township Library Association or a coupon for a free used book or audiovisual item up to $3 at a Friends of the Public Library or Anderson Township Library Association sale. • Level 2 — Choice of tote bag or earbuds and a tech stand, plus an entry into the grand prize drawing • GRAND PRIZE: Adults who reach level 2 by July 31 will be entered to win a $100 Kroger Gift Card! • Keep Reading (4 hours or 4 books) = additional grand prize entry
- 17. Did you know that when you read to your child the activity counts both towards his or her Summer Reading and your own?
- 18. And that listening to audiobooks, and reading eBooks, newspapers and magazines also count towards your Summer Reading activity.
- 19. Summer Reading is fun for all ages!