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Registration for "Reading by Design!” the free 2017 Summer Reading Program at Effingham Public Library, begins Monday, May 22 and first day to start claiming rewards will be Tuesday, May 30.

Created to encourage reading as well as life-long learning, “Read by Design!” - the six week summer reading program at Effingham Public Library is open to everyone from birth through adult.

For the second year registration and tracking of reading and task completion will take place online, enabling anyone to take part in the program from home or on vacation using a mobile device or by using the computers at the library.  More information is available on the library’s website.

Those who took part in Summer Read 2016 or this year’s Winter Reading Program will already have an online reading program account. The Library is happy to help anyone reactivate their account. Library staff can also check to see if you have an account or assist you in setting one up. Just stop by or call the Reference Desk at the library 217-342-2464 ext. 1.

The library will host lots of free extraordinary events and programs, allowing everyone to participate in fun reading and learning activities. 

A library card is not needed to participate in this free program or any of the events at the library and there is no cost.

A kickoff event will be held at Evergreen Park’s Red Pavilion in conjunction with the Effingham Park District on the evening of Friday, June 2.

Participants may register online at any time throughout the reading program.

If you have questions, please call the library at 342-2464 x1 or email info@effinghamlibrary.org