Clarkston kids aren’t the only ones encouraged to spend their free time reading this summer. Area adults have a special reading program all their own.
Starting June 15, adults can register for Independence Township Library’s Summer Reading Club for Adults. This is the 13th summer for the club and runs through Sept. 15 for both adults and teenagers.
‘It’s a very do-it-yourself kind of program,? Patience Beer, head of adult services, said.
Participating in the program is easy and can be geared toward any reading preferences a person might have. There are no meetings to attend and participants may choose whatever books they’d like.
‘We’re very lenient,? Beer said of book choices for the program.
Once a person has signed up for the program at the library, a list of books read is kept on file and updated whenever a book is completed. Participants have nine categories, from fiction to Route 66, to pick a variety of books from. Book lists are available to narrow down choices, but aren’t required.
‘The structure encourages people to read more wildly,? Beer said.
As a special highlight of the club, once a book has been read from five different categories out of the nine, participants are eligible for the grand prize drawing at the end of summer. The prize is a $50 gift certificate to Borders as well as other fun prizes.
Another aspect of the club, although not required, is a mini book review that participants can do to earn a coupon good toward a free hardcover book at the library’s upcoming book sales.
‘It’s a way of sharing,? Beer said. ‘That’s our option for people who enjoy doing that.?
While the club is primarily focused on adults, it is open to young adults as well.
‘It’s self-structured and self-guided. There’s no reason why teens couldn’t pick their own books,? Beer said.
With the easy format of the club and freedom to select a wide variety of topics, Beer believes the summer is a perfect time for people to pick up a good book.
‘We like to think of summer as a time where you might have more time to read, especially recreational,? Beer said.
To learn more about the program or to learn how to sign up, call the library at (248) 625-2212.