Summer at the Library


Summer at the Library: Anderson County Library System

Summer Reading 2023 is here! Join us all summer long as we work “All Together Now” to build friendships and better our communities.

Children, teens, and adults are invited to join us for our 2023 Summer Reading Challenge!

The rules are simple: children, tweens and teens can read 20 minutes a day for 40 days to complete the challenge. For adults, the magic number is 15: read 15 hours, complete 15 activities, or any combination of 15 hours and activities from our “Adventure Together” list. Also, adults who participate weekly will be entered to win fun prizes; all adults who track at least 1 hour of reading and/or 1 activity a week will be entered into a weekly prize drawing and our grand prize drawing. Curious about what you can win? See a full list of prizes below!

Track your reading and activities on Beanstack to easily see your progress and earn fun badges. All children who complete the challenge will receive a completion certificate along with some fun goodies, while teens and adults will be entered to win grand prizes in their respective age groups.

For questions about the youth reading challenge, contact the Youth Services department at childrens@andersonlibrary.org or call 864-260-4500 ext 158. For questions about the adult reading challenge, contact adultservices@andersonlibrary.org or call 864-260-4500 ext. 126.

Summer Reading Weekly Prizes for Adults*

WEEK ONE: $20 to McDowell’s Emporium
WEEK TWO: $20 to Arnold’s Restaurant
WEEK THREE: $20 to Figs Cafe and Farmacy
WEEK FOUR: $20 to JC’s Sandwich Shoppe
WEEK FIVE: $20 to The Sweetery
WEEK SIX: $25 to Papa Bear Car Wash
WEEK SEVEN: $25 to The Kitchen Emporium
WEEK EIGHT: $25 to QT

*All weekly prizes come with an Electric City Creative designed mug and a library tote bag!

Summer Reading Grand Prizes for Adults

The Great Escape Grand Prize
Includes a $100 gift card to Dolce Vita Italian Bistro Pizzaria and 4 tickets to Electric City Escapes

Night on the Town Grand Prize
Includes a $100 gift card to Sullivan’s Metropolitan Grill and a $30 gift card to the Electric City Playhouse


Summer Reading is supported by the Friends of the Anderson County Library.  This project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library.