SRC 2019: Adults (Ages 18 and up)

Registration

Registration opens on May 28th, 2019 and closes June 28th, 2019. Register online from home or at the library. After registering, pick up your reading packet, calendar, and more at the library you registered at.

Register an Adult

Summer Reading Challenge Rules

Ages 18 and Older

1. Record the time you reads in the reading log provided; this includes reading alone or reading to someone. Write it down in 30-minute increments. If you run out of space, ask for a new log.
2. To complete the challenge, you must read at least 1,470 minutes (24.5 hours) by July 22nd.
3. Once you complete the challenge, turn in your reading logs to be entered into the grand prize drawing. You can start turning in logs on July 1st. The last day to turn in reading logs is July 22nd.
4. Everyone who completes the challenge gets their name in the grand prize drawing to be held at the end of summer reading.

• Like something you read? Tell us more on the provided book review form to possibly be featured on our website or social media and to be entered into an additional prize drawing.

Don’t forget to take the LSTA Survey for Summer Reading 2019 — this helps libraries get funding for the summer reading events through state and federal programs.

Library Events

Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library

• Thursday, June 6th @ 5:30 pm – Galaxy T-Shirts
• Thursday, June 13th @ 5:30 pm – DIY @ the Library: Star Craft
• Thursday, June 20th @ 5:30 pm – Art @ the Library: Starry Night Painting
• Thursday, June 27th @ 5:30 pm – Embroider Constellations
• Thursday, July 11th @ 5:30 pm – DIY @ the Library: Moon Rock Bath Bombs
• Thursday, July 18th @ 5:30 pm – Art @ the Library: Flag Starry Night Painting
• Thursday, July 25th @ 5:30 pm – War of the Worlds Reading

Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library

Pre-registration is required for all adult events.

• Saturday, June 1st @ 11:00 am – SRC 2019 KICK-OFF: Chattooine, Star Wars Cosplayers
• Saturday, June 1st – July 11th – Make-Your-Own Alien Contest
• Wednesday, June 5th @ 2:30 pm – Galaxy Mugs
• Friday, June 7th @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Mobile Mammogram for Women 35+
• Tuesday, June 11th @ 2:30 pm – Chair Yoga
• Thursday, June 13th @ 2:30 pm – Computer Class: PINES I
• Friday, June 14th @ 2:30 pm – Embroidery Constellations
• Wednesday, June 19th @ 2:30 pm – One Stroke Painting: Lilies
• Thursday, June 20th @ 2:30 pm – Computer Class: PINES II
• Friday, June 21st @ 2:30 pm – Galaxy T-Shirts
• Friday, June 28th @ 2:30 pm – Canvas Painting: A Starry Night
• Tuesday, July 2nd @ 2:30 pm – Galaxy Flower Pots
• Tuesday, July 9th @ 2:30 pm – Chair Yoga
• Friday, July 12th @ 2:30 pm – Canvas Painting: Northern Lights
• Friday, July 19th @ 2:30 pm – Healthy Cooking with Chef Carlin
• Wednesday, July 24th @ 2:30 pm – One Stroke Painting: Roses
• Thursday, July 25th @ 2:30 pm – Intro to iPhones and iPads Class

Chatsworth- Murray County Public Library

• Thursday, June 13th @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Galaxy Shoes (bring white canvas shoes)
• Monday, July 22nd @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Tie-Dye T-Shirt (bring white t-shirts)

Ending Celebrations

Summer Reading Program Awards Party

Join us for crafts, fun, awards and prizes! Come to the Court House lawn across from the Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library. This is only available to participants from the Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library.

• Friday, July 26th @ 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm – Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library

Ken Scott – Ending Party

Celebrate completing the summer reading challenge with food and fun! Ken gives an award-winning magic show filled with laughter. Not to be missed!

• Saturday, July 27th @ 2:00 pm – Mack Gaston Community Center