Summer @ GPL

June 1-August 7 

Spend your summer with us! Earn prizes while reading for fun, discovering something new, and connecting with your neighbors. GPL is the hub for summer fun with activities and prizes for all ages – kids, teens, and adults.

How does Summer @ GPL work?

  • Read and complete activities
  • Log your progress on Beanstack or in-person at the Reader Services or Youth Services Desk
  • Earn entries to the weekly raffle and Grand Prize raffle
  • Win!

How to Register

Need help? Use these Beanstack instructions

Summer @ GPL Kickoff

Saturday, June 4, 11 AM-2 PM • South Patio Tent

Sign up for Summer @ GPL and receive a free Kona Ice Tropical Hawaiian shaved ice cone (awarded to the first 500 who sign up).

Looking for more events in the tent? Tent Week is June 2-June 9 on the south patio! Find all the events here.

Reading Challenges

Read to Win!

Kids (Birth-Grade 8)

Click above for more information on the reading challenges for birth to middle school. 

Teens

Read 5 books to earn a free pizza coupon and an entry for the Grand Prize Basket drawing of your choice. Read more books for more chances to win the Grand Prize Baskets (limit 20 books/4 raffles entries).

Adults 

Read 5 books to earn a fun summer tote bag and an entry for the Grand Prize Basket drawing of your choice. Read more books for more chances to win the Grand Prize Baskets (limit 20 books/4 raffles entries).

Connect with Glenview

Weekly Gift Card Raffles

Complete activities in the Library or visit our Summer @ GPL partners (look for signs around Glenview) to find weekly raffle codes for entries into our weekly prize drawings. Must be participating in the Reading Challenge to be eligible to win. View a list of our community partners.

Summer Volunteers

Looking for summer volunteer opportunities? Visit our volunteer page for more information.