Adult Summer Reading

Adult Summer Reading 2023

Summer reading 2023 May 30-July 31. Read books, win prizes

Summer Reading Challenges

Adult Summer Reading

How it works:

  1. Sign up using our Beanstack app.
  2. Log 1 book and attend 1 program to earn a Lincoln Library branded pint glass!

 Local Fiction Author Summer Reading Challenge

The Sangamon County area is fortunate to have a plethora of talented authors and the annual Local Author Fiction Challenge helps to bring exposure to their important works. Find local authors by searching "Springfield & Sangamon Valley Authors" in the library catalog.

How it works:

  1. Read a fiction book by a local author and enter the raffle for a $25 Downtown Springfield Gift Card to be awarded at the end of Summer Reading. Get your raffle tickets at the 3rd Floor Reader Services Desk.
  2. One raffle ticket per book, and each book logged will be a chance in the final drawing, which takes place Tuesday, August 1st.

 

Upcoming Events

Walk with Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBT+ History

9:00am - 10:30am
Library Plaza
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Lecture Series
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

This Pride Month, join Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection for a free walking tour of historic LGBT+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest, we have a lot to be proud of.

Movie Monday - Wonka (PG)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn!

Wonka (PG)

Richard Landry and Snowball!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Event Details:

Let's kick off Summer Reading 2024 with our favorite magical guests - Richard Landry and Snowball!

Walk with Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBT+ History

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Plaza
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Lecture Series
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

This Pride Month, join Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection for a free walking tour of historic LGBT+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest, we have a lot to be proud of.

Walk with Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBT+ History

9:00am - 10:30am
Library Plaza
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Lecture Series
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

This Pride Month, join Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection for a free walking tour of historic LGBT+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest, we have a lot to be proud of.

Movie Monday - Elemental (PG)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn!

Elemental (PG)

Walk with Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBT+ History

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Plaza
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Lecture Series
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

This Pride Month, join Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection for a free walking tour of historic LGBT+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest, we have a lot to be proud of.

Movie Monday - Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn!

Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023, PG)

Springfield Muni Opera Performance

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Event Details:

Preview performance and presentation from the Springfield Muni.