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Relax & Read - Adult Summer Reading Program

Welcome to the Library's Summer Reading program for adults. Pick up a good book and spend some time relaxing this summer. Library summer reading programs are no longer just for children. Adults can read books, participate and win prizes too. It's easy . . . just relax and read.

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Rules for Participants:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Create a personal reading log.
  • Read five books between June 15 and August 10, 2011 and record them in your reading log to qualify for prizes.
  • Must be a resident of Mecklenburg County or a library card holder to qualify for prizes.
  • Library employees are not eligible to win prizes.

Sign-Up Prize:
Get a free DVD/Bestseller Rental Coupon (on your Book Journal home page).

Grand Prize Drawings
Prizes will be drawn through a random drawing of all participants who have completed the summer reading goal. Participants will be notified the week of August 14. The Prizes include:

  • 4 passes to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
  • 1 $25 Brixx gift certificate
  • 1 $50 McCormick & Schmick’s gift certificate
  • 1 $25 Newk’s Gift Certificate
  • 2 Tickets to the North Carolina Dance Theatre Director’s Choice production
  • 2 Tickets to a fall Opera Carolina production
  • 1 $25 Soho Bistro gift certificate
  • 10 Bags from Trader Joe’s