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Battle of the Books: Summer Reading 2025

Commit to Battle of the Books: Summer Reading!

Pre-registering is optional! You can participate at any time. Pre-registration just helps me know how many prizes to get and how many craft kits to make. Thank you!

Welcome!

HCTC Libraries Summer Reading Battle of the Books June 1st-July 31st. Hyperlink to the guide. [image of two boxing gloves getting ready to collide with a pack of books and an explosion graphic between them.]

About Summer Reading

Looking to boost your book count for the year? Let our Summer Reading program rally you to read more!

Log all the books you read (even the ones you started before June, as long as you haven't finished them!) from June 1st until July 31st in our summer reading log that you can download and print or pick up at the Stephens or Lees College Campus Library Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. You can also use our digital submission form to log your reads individually. 

What counts as books?

Log any of the following types of books to count towards your final reading count! Read alone, in groups, or with your family.

  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Art Books
  • Graphic novels
  • Manga
  • Novellas
  • Poetry Collections

Why should I participate?

Reading grows your mind and takes you places you might never see otherwise. Reading grows empathy and curiosity and keeps your mind sharp. And we have prizes for those who read the most!

Can I participate in Summer Reading without focusing on reading as much?

We will have 3 types of take and make craft kits available through the summer that are free to everyone with a reading log. Only books read will count towards the Summer Reading prizes but everyone is welcome to participate in the crafts. Limited supplies available.

Take & Make Craft Kits (Available Tentatively June 1st)

Wooden clothespins painted red white and blue pinned on a wreath frame with silver stars.

Clothespin Wreath

Available on first come first served basis, 8 kits total. 

Mermaid Tail Keychain

Available on first come first served basis, 7 kits total. 

Duct Tape Zip Pouch

Available on first come first served basis, 12 kits total. 

Book Page Coasters (Adapted)

Available on first come first served basis, 12 kits total.