Eastern Monroe Public Library’s
Adult Summer Reading Program
Concluded…
This year’s summer reading theme was… ALL TOGETHER NOW!
What a perfect theme to have brought us all together no matter the age, socio-economic status, political affiliation or sexual orientation! We can all find a book to fit our interests and maybe make some friends in the process. Centered around Kindness, Friendship, and Unity, this year’s theme came with endless opportunities to share your library with the community.
For further questions, email reference@monroepl.org, or call the Hughes Reference Desk at 570-421-0800 x.317.
Registration
⬥ Go to our Registration Page.
⬥ Fill out the registration information. You’ll receive a registration email when signed-up.
⬥ If you forget your login information, please don’t create a new account. Follow the instructions in your registration email OR click on “Forgot Your Username?” or “Forgot Your Password?” on the login page.
⬥ You may only register at one EMPL branch. (Bookmobile patrons may register under the Hughes/Main Library.)
Reading
⬥ Keep track of how many PAGES you read beginning June 12.
⬥ Login to your online account and enter the book’s title and the number of pages.
⬥ There are four prize levels based on total number of pages read. Pick up your small prize and be sure to fill out physical raffle tickets at your branch when you reach a level.
Level 1: 600 pages; 1 small prize (a water bottle)
Level 2: 1,200 pages; 1 Grand Prize Raffle entry
Level 3: 2,400 pages; 1 additional Grand Prize Raffle entry
Level 4: 3,600 pages; 1 additional Grand Prize Raffle entry
⬥ You must log at least 1,200 pages to be entered into the individual branch prize raffles and the Grand Prize Raffle ($50 Visa gift card). There will be a limit of one prize per person per drawing.
Winners were announced and prizes distributed in the latter half of August. Stay tuned! All prizes must have been picked up before August 31st.
What counts?
You can read pretty much anything — books, magazines, graphic novels, audio-books, and e-books. If you’re looking for books set during the summer, we have a recommended reading list for that! If you’re looking for books that involve travel, we have a recommended reading list for that as well!
Online & Offline Challenges
Hubs
- Check out thousands of major cities, intersections, and landmarks across the globe!
- View the ebbs and flows of local traffic here and here!
- Tune in to various airports to watch folks arrive and depart for destinations!
- Take a cruise on the open seas alongside hundreds of others!
- Watch Times Square as thousands of people stop by and pass through!
- Sit and watch the goings-on at the New York Public Library’s Bryant Park!
- Watch diners connect at restaurants and eateries!
- Lots of families have fun at theme parks! Knoebels is a popular local one!
- Enjoy events at various sports stadiums!
Nature
- Head to the beach virtually and take in the sand, waves, and sun!
- Explore the communities and natural surroundings of the Pocono Mountains Region!
- Explore the Delaware Water Gap — You don’t have to go all over the world to experience nature and its watery habitats, you can do so right in your own “backyard” with a visit to our region’s Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area! Plenty of things to see and do!
- There are plenty of rivers you can watch course along their paths!
- Connect with our National Parks and the National Park Services!
Heritage
- Explore museums alongside their patrons!
- Check out UNESCO World Heritage sites alongside visitors!
- Watch the comings & goings of people at the Philadelphia Free Library!
- Immerse yourself in our nation’s Revolutionary War and Civil War battlefields!
- Take a virtual stroll down the National Mall in Washington, DC!
- Enjoy seeing the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!