Connect Your Summer
From June 1 to August 17, 2016, whenever you read, attend a library program, or do an activity in the library, come here to claim your badges. Claiming badges online makes you eligible for prizes!
Ready to get started? Here’s how to participate in Connect Your Summer 2016!
Important upcoming dates:
August 17: Last day to claim badges (9 PM)
August 20: CYS Final Party!
When you're ready, click on a badge to see suggested reading lists and programs for that badge.
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| Super Bookworm Path | On the Scene Path | eLectrified Path | Mega Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earn badges by reading | Earn badges by coming to a library event or participating in an activity | Earn badges by checking out eMedia like eBooks, materials like DVDs, or using one of our online resources | When you earn a badge along each of the three paths, you unlock the mega badge! |
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Reading Logs (and School)
Prefer the classic? You can download the paper reading log to participate in the program. Color in the badge when you earn it by reading a book. Return your completed reading log to the big blue box at the library for a chance to win a prize.
Prizes
We've added a bunch of prizes that can be earned by participating:
- Lunch with the library director
- An exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the library
- A certificate to jump to the top of the holds line on a new item of your choice
- Your name in a book that will be added to the library
- Fine waiver gift cards
- Pre-loaded copy cards
- Custom READ posters
- CYS wristbands, water bottles, and bucket hats
- Admission tickets to Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
- Admission tickets to Henry Ford Museum
- Admission tickets to the Detroit Zoo
- Admission tickets to Michian Sea Life Aquarium
- Skating and ice skating time
- Free bowling
- Delicious chocolate gift basket
- Discounts at Menchie's and Twisted Rooster
- Gift cards to Tony Sacco's, Emagine Theatre, and Einstein Bagels
- Family pack to Zap Zone
- ...and many more!
Partners
We are lucky to have many great partners, donors, and sponsors throughout the community:
- Friends of the Canton Public Library
- Vibe Credit Union
- Zap Zone
- Tony Sacco's
- Super Bowl Canton
- Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
- Holiday Market
- Henry Ford Museum
- Detroit Zoological Society
- High Velocity Sports
- Arctic Edge
- Michigan Sea Life Aquarium
- Rusty Nail
- Skatin' Station
- Menchie's
- Emagine Canton
- Twisted Rooster in Belleville
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
We would also like to thank all those who donated their time and provided great programming throughout the summer.
Note for Parents
The Connect Your Summer 2016 program, while emphasizing reading, leaves control for which badges to earn (and for what reason) in the hands of the user. As Canton Public Library does not act in loco parentis, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that children read appropriately to earn their badges rests with the parent.
Tech Information
Connect Your Summer was made possible by open source software: Drupal, Views, and Rules.
We appreciate all feedback, on Connect Your Summer or otherwise, so contact us with suggestions for how to improve the program for next year!