Summer Reading 2027

Unlock a summer of secrets, surprises, and stories at the library! Our Summer Reading Program invites you to dive into a world of mysteries, hidden clues, and puzzling adventures! We have a lineup of exciting events, fun activities, and awesome prizes planned for kids, teens, and adults. Can you solve the mystery and uncover all the fun? This is a FREE program open to everyone. No library card required!

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Track Your Reading

Beginning June 13th, stop into the library to pick up your reading log or email inbox@henikalibrary.org to have a PDF* sent to you!

Please make sure to include how many people from each age group (youth, teen, and adult) will be participating. All reading logs / raffle entries are due by noon on August 5th.

*PDF copies will not have a scratch off element

A reading log activity themed around dinosaurs encourages kids to track their reading time and earn prizes. Logs due August 5th.

Earn limited edition Brag Tags as you advance through your reading log. Collect all 8!

The image features colorful tags with dinosaur-themed reading phrases like "Books are Packed," "Top Reader," and "Get Lost in a Long Tale."

Finisher Prizes

Youth Finisher Prizes

After completing 14 hours of reading, youth Summer Reading Program Finishers will receive* a...

Free book of their choice
Grand Rapids Griffins ticket
West Michigan Whitecaps ticket
Grand Rapids Rise tickets
Ice Cream or Game Tokens for 4one2
Two Grand Prize Entries

*while suplies last

Adult Finisher Prizes

After completing 14 hours of reading, youth Summer Reading Program Finishers will receive* a...

Free book of their choice
Hat
Ice Cream or Game Tokens for 4one2
Two Grand Prize Entries

*while suplies last

Events

Grand Prizes

A jumbo plush toy of Dragonite in a jungle setting with egg shells in the background.

Winner will receive a 24" Dragonite Plush

A vibrant graphic featuring a "K-Pop Demon Hunters Bundle" with merchandise like stickers, plushies, and art.

Winner will receive a Derpy squishmallow, as well as a K-Pop Demon Hunters themed tote bag, stickers, temporary tattoos, and notebook

A $75 Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card on a colorful jungle-themed background with eggshells and greenery.

Winner will receive a $75 Build-a-Bear giftcard

A LEGO set featuring a Triceratops fossil, with 468 pieces, set against a jungle background and dinosaur egg.

Winner will receive a Lego Triceratops Fossil kit

A Kindle ebook display with the title "The First Navigator of Europe" and a warning that it's for ages 18+ only.

Winner will receive a Kindle! Must be 18 years or older to enter.

A colorful Bigfoot-themed Squishmallow plush toy, set against a jungle background with dinosaur eggs.

Winner will receive a 16 inch Woxie The Magenta Bigfoot Squishmallow

A colorful box of international snacks, marketed for ages 13-17. It features brands from various countries.

Winner will receive an exotic snack box. Must be between the ages of 13 and 17 to enter.

An illustrated ACOTAR box set featuring book covers by Sarah J. Maas, surrounded by a vibrant jungle theme and eggshells.

Winner will receive a box set of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Set includes books 1 - 5

The image features a box set of "Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights" books, set against a jungle-themed background.

Winner will receive a Five Nights at Freddy's Box Set. Set includes Fazbear Frights books 1 - 5

A construction bundle featuring plush toy and two books: "When Trucks Go to Bed" and "When Diggers Get Mad."

Winner will receive a 12" Squishable GO! Front Loader and Digger & Construction Books

The image shows a Toniebox2 bundle with a blue speaker and various character figures, set against a jungle backdrop.

Winner will receive a Toniebox2 and three tonies

The image features an orange 4-person tent set against a green, leafy background.

Winner will receive a 4-person tent

A home theater projector surrounded by a jungle theme with broken eggshells.

Winner will receive a home theater projector

A karaoke machine with colorful lighting, two microphones, and a display, set against a jungle-themed background.

The image features a Keurig K-Express coffee maker amidst a tropical backdrop, with a warning that it's for ages 18 and over.

Winner will receive a Keurig K-Express machine! Must be 18 years or older to enter.

A "Robo Dino Bundle" featuring a dino fossil egg, a red dinosaur figurine, and a dinosaur book from Smithsonian.

Winner will receive a Dinosaur Encyclopedia and Robo Alive Volcano Dino Fossil

A digital picture frame displays a photo of a girl with a teddy bear, set in a jungle-like background.

Winner will receive a digital picture frame

The image features Pokémon bundles with coloring books, plush toys of Pikachu and Squirtle, and colorful designs.

Two winners will receive a Pokemon Activity book and a Pokemon Plush (Pikachu or Squirtle)

The image features a Cricut Easy Press Mini, set in a jungle-like background, with a note stating "Ages 18+ Only!"

Winner will receive a Cricut Easy Press Mini!

A "How Do Dinosaurs" bundle featuring a plush dinosaur toy and a boxed set of two bestselling board books.

Winner will receive a 12" Squishable Stegosaurus plush and a How do Dinosaurs…box set. Set includes How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen

The image features a "Super Colossal Spinosaurus Pack" with a large dinosaur toy and eggs in a jungle setting.

Winner will receive a 36" Jurassic World Super Colossal Spinosaurus Pack

The image features a self-heating mug, highlighting it as suitable for ages 18+ only, set in a jungle-themed background.

Winner will receive a self-heating mug! Must be 18 years or older to enter.