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SRC Ends on 8/17

2025 Kids Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) – Read any books you want! Win Prizes!

For babies – those entering 5th Grade in September…

⭐️Special early registration raffle prizes if you register by June 30!⭐️More raffle prizes at the end of SRC!⭐️Prize bags given to ALL KIDS who complete SRC!

1. Click here to register. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. You don’t need to register by a certain date, BUT if you register by June 30 you will be entered into special registration raffles! (see below for more info) 
2. You may use the computer or download the Beanstack app (available on iTunes or Google Play stores). If you are unsure about how to do it online, call the Children’s Department  at 631.941.4080 ext.123.
3. Every child who finishes SRC will get a prize bag (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the challenge). Prize bags will be available starting Monday, August 4. SRC ends on Sunday, August 17.
4. We’ll also have raffle prizes at the end of SRC! The kids will be able to earn an eTicket each week, and raffle tickets can be entered into the system for any of the prizes they choose. Kids may enter all different raffles, or all the same, however they want to distribute their tickets. Tickets will be pulled, and winners will be announced at the end of SRC after Sunday, August 17. Listing of raffle prizes here!
5. Prefer paper? Click here to print out a paper log.
   

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Click here for our handy “Frequently Asked Questions”

Click here for instructions on the app.

Register by June 30, 2025 and enter to win one of our special early registration raffles:

• Prize #1:  2 free passes to Adventureland Amusement Park, special prize bag, and children’s book
• Prize #2:  4-pack of tickets to the American Museum of Natural History, special prize bag, and children’s book
• Prize #3:  4 tickets to the Long Island Ducks for the 2025 season, a signed baseball, special prize bag, and children’s book
• Prize #4:  2 free tickets to Splish Splash, special prize bag, and children’s book

Show your School Spirit and win the EMMA CUP!
The school that has the highest percentage of children that sign up for AND finish SRC (each child must read at least 7 books to complete the program) will have their school’s name engraved on the trophy. This friendly competition is always a lot of fun each year!

Did you submit your child’s photos for the Summer Reading decorations? We have them up in our Children’s Department!

What are the benefits of using the Beanstack program? Besides acting as an online book log (think of it as a “Fitbit for Reading”), there are other benefits to recording what you’ve read via the website, app, or Alexa, such as weekly book recommendations based on your child’s age, reading level, and interests. Parents and children will also be able to view themed guides on topics of interest (ranging from “Let’s Explore Rainbows” to “Stargazing”). When the child logs their books read, he/she will receive colorful electronic badges and earn raffle tickets for the many baskets that can be won this summer.  Kids will also have the option to write book reviews and read learning tips for each book selected.

Emma Clark Library would like to thank the following businesses that support the Library and our community by donating gift cards and merchandise for our Kids, Teens & Tweens, & Adult Summer Reading raffle prizes:

• Adventureland Amusement Park
• The Adventure Park of Long Island
• Applebee’s
• The Argyle Theatre
• The Bench
• Ben’s Garden
• The Bite Size Bake Shop
• The Cheesecake Factory
• College 101 Resource Center
• Crazy Beans
• Faith Czarnecki at Travelista Travels
• Druthers Coffee
• DJ’s Clam Shack
• The Jazz Loft
• Kumon Learning Center of Stony Brook
• Level Up Kitchen Library Cafe
• Long Island Explorium
• The Long Island Museum
• The Long Island Violin Shop
• Luigi’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
• New York Giants
• New York Jets
• O Sole Mio Ristorante Pizzeria
• Panera Bread
• Paumanok Tours
• Port Jefferson Photography Club
• The Rinx
• Rolling Pin Bakery
• Schnitzels Gastropub
• Setauket Gourmet Delicatessen & Caterers
• Shake Shack
• S.N. and Kamal Sridhar
• Splish Splash
• Staller Center for the Arts
• Stony Brook Wings
• Three Village Historical Society
• Urban Air
• Via Pizza
• Xplore Family Fun Center

Emma Clark employees, trustees, and members of their household are not eligible to enter contests/raffles.

Any other questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org