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Richmond Heights Memorial Library’s
All Ages Summer Reading Club
Monday, June 1 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Readers and listeners of all ages are invited to summer reading! Read or listen to books, earning 1 point for every page or minute read; sign up online or use a paper log. In 2026, enjoy history- (and dinosaur!) based programs and activities. See our calendar for details and to register for events.
Stay tuned for more information about fun prizes and activities!
Logging Reading
Begin logging on or after June 1, 2026.
Log either pages OR minutes, whichever is easier for you to track!
1 page = 1 point 1 minute = 1 point
Point and Prize Details: Completing the Program
| Program | Halfway Points | Halfway Prize | Completion Points | Completion Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-K (0-5) | 250 | Coupons: The Book House, Happy Up, The Magic House, Papa John’s, Raising Cane’s, Texas Roadhouse | 500 | Raffle entry + Book from Prize Cart, small toy |
| Children (4-12) | 375 | Coupons: The Book House, Happy Up, The Magic House, Papa John’s, Raising Cane’s, Texas Roadhouse; Cardinals & Gateway Grizzlies Vouchers Raffle entry for: 1 pair tickets to “Shrek” at The Muny (July 1) | 750 | Raffle entry + Book from Prize Cart + LEGO minifig |
| Teens (12-18) | 500 | Coupons: The Book House, Happy Up, The Magic House, Papa John’s, Raising Cane’s Texas Roadhouse; Cardinals & Gateway Grizzlies Vouchers | 1000 | Raffle entry + Book from Prize Cart or wishlist |
| Adults (16+) | 500 | Coupons: The Book House, The Magic House, Papa John’s, & Raising Cane’s, Texas Roadhouse | 1000 | Raffle entry + 1 Libraries Are Life tote bag OR 1 Libraries Are Life Keychain |
Business coupons vary for each age group. Prizes available while supplies last.
Points to complete the Summer Reading Club and be eligible for raffles:
500 for Pre-K
750 for Children and
1000 for Teens and Adults
All participants may receive a completion prize and a raffle entry on finishing the program.
Increase your raffle chances–keep reading to earn additional raffle entries! Every participant is welcome to go through the program as many times as they can before July 31. Each time you complete your program, earn another set of entries for this year’s raffle prizes. Read away!
Check out our available raffle prizes below–and watch for additions!
Raffle Prize Details
| Pre-K | Children | Teens | Adults |
|---|---|---|---|
10 Shovel and Pail Sets 1 Blick Art Set $25 Amazon Gift Card $50 Happy Up Gift Certificate | 1 20-inch Batch Bicycle from Big Shark 2 Blick Art Sets $50 Happy Up Gift Certificate $25 Amazon Gift Card 15 Aluminum Water Bottles | 5 Aluminum Water Bottles $25 Amazon Gift Card $50 Happy Up Gift Certificate | 1 Gift Basket from Parker’s Table 1 $50 Gift Certificate to Starrs |
Prizes must be picked up at the Library.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I sign up online?
Visit richmondheights.readsquared.com! Prior to June 1, you will be prompted to enter your email address to receive a reminder on June 1 to register your complete profile and begin logging reading. If you visit the site after June 1, you can register and begin logging immediately.
- Why do business vouchers vary for each program?
Some of the vouchers donated to the Library by area business have specific age restrictions. We will do our best to make sure you get every voucher you are qualified to receive.
- What is the maximum number of points I can log each day?
You can log up to the maximum number of points required to complete your program each day (500 for Pre-K, 750 for Children, 1000 for Teens & Adults). Even after completion, you can keep logging to receive additional raffle entries, but the same remains true in terms of how many points you can log in any 24 hour period.
- Can I log the same title multiple times?
Yes! Whether you’re reading the same book across multiple sessions, or have a child who only wants to read Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems over, and over, and over again, feel free to log the same title as often as necessary to reflect your reading habits.
- My child asks me to read several titles at a time. Do I need to document each title individually?
You do not need to document each title. Just add time or pages! We are much more interested in how much you’re reading than in what you’re reading.
- What happens when I complete the program?
When you complete your program, you will receive a completion prize and be entered in the raffles for your age level. Raffles are not run until after July 31 (the official end date of Summer Reading). Completion prizes: - Pre-K, Children and Teens: a book you choose from our prize cart in the Children’s Library.
- Adults: a Libraries Are Life canvas tote bag
- All participants may receive a completion prize and a raffle entry on finishing the program–but you are always welcome to continue logging! Every time you earn enough points to complete the program again, you win another raffle entry.
Details about our Sponsors
Our sponsors help make our program possible! Thank you to Big Shark Bicycle Company, Blick Art Materials, The Book House, Gateway Grizzlies, Happy Up Toys, The Magic House, Papa John’s, Raising Cane’s, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Artists’ Guild, and Texas Roadhouse!