Adults can read for summer fun and prizes

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Roseburg Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for adults is back with more opportunities to read for fun and prizes.

The program, which runs from Saturday, June 1, through Saturday, Aug. 24, is made possible by the Friends of the Roseburg Public Library. A Roseburg Public Library card is not required to participate.

There are four ways to win prizes. First, there is a reading log with 30 prompts to guide participants. There are seven opportunities to read “a book of your choice” to provide readers some flexibility, and specific prompts include “a book exploring a topic you’re curious about” and “a book from the 800 section of the Dewey Decimal System.”

For each category completed, readers will be entered into a random prize drawing for one of eight $25 gift cards to businesses located in Roseburg.

Reading logs will be available in person at the library and on the library’s Summer Reading Program webpage. Logs must be returned in person to the library or emailed to library@cityofroseburg.org by 2 p.m. Aug. 24 to be eligible for prizes.

It is not necessary to complete the entire log. Super readers who fill in at least 28 of the 30 categories may work on a second log. Audiobooks, physical books and electronic books may be counted.

Second, for every five books completed on the reading log, patrons may choose a free book from the library’s giveaway cart, which is stocked with advanced reader copies of new, hot titles and gently used donations. Participants may stop at the front desk with their log or email a picture of the log to library@cityofroseburg.org.

Third, patrons may submit book reviews for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards to the following businesses located in Roseburg: Brix Grill, Jackson Street Provisions, Sherm’s and While Away Books. Each review corresponds to one entry, and readers will be able to indicate which gift card drawing they wish to enter.

Reviews also may be adapted by library staff for the Patron Picks display in the main part of the library; reviewers’ first names will be included on the display.

Fourth, the library will have a bonus opportunity every month to win a $25 gift card to a business in Roseburg. Information about the month’s activity will be posted in the middle of June, July and August at the library and on the library’s website, facebook.com/roseburglibrary and weekly e-newsletter. Register for the newsletter on the library’s website; click “Sign up for the library’s weekly newsletter” to get started.

Those looking for reading ideas may be inspired by the library’s booklists at roseburg.biblionix.com; click on “Booklists.” Lists include “Black History Month & Beyond,” “Books Made into Movies or TV Shows” and “Staff Picks 2024.”

Library staff also supports a personalized book recommendation service. Email us about books, TV shows or movies you have enjoyed and why you liked them. We will match your interests with something new to you.

For more information about the library, including how to get a library card, visit the library’s website, email library@cityofroseburg.org or call 541-492-7050.