Children at the Redbud Library in Clearlake, California, show off their reading logs. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Get ready to embark on a summer of literary discovery and exciting rewards.

The Lake County Library announces that the Summer Reading Challenge has started once again.

By participating in the library's summer reading program, children, teens, and adults have a chance to win prizes, ranging from stickers and small toys for kids to fun gift baskets.

Participating in the library's Summer Reading Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to set personal reading goals and explore new genres.

For students, summer reading is a proven way to combat the "summer slide" and ensure they return to school ready for academic success.

Beyond the classroom, reading for pleasure also enriches vocabulary, sharpens critical thinking, and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

The Lake County Library offers engaging, tailored programs designed for all age groups: pre-K, kids, teens, and adults. Even the littlest readers who haven't yet mastered independent reading can join the fun, with parents and caregivers logging the books they share together.

The program started on June 5, but residents can still register for the summer reading challenge on the Library's website or in person at the library. Registration remains open until Aug. 5, ensuring ample time for signing up. To get started, simply visit http://library.lakecountyca.gov and click on the "Summer Reading" link.

Once registered, participants can dive into books and earn points by logging their reading progress either online or by visiting the library. Every type of material borrowed from the library counts towards their goals, including eBooks, print books, audiobooks, magazines, and even graphic novels and comics.

To make summer reading even more enjoyable, the library offers enticing prizes. Adults and teens have a chance to win exciting rewards through a prize drawing at the end of the program. Kids can earn fun toys and stickers.

Participants can also enter to win fun themed gift baskets by completing Library Missions to attend Library events.

For instance, attending the Lakeport Library Cookbook Club enters participants to win a fun crafting basket, while joining the Gamer’s Craft at the Middletown Library might earn a participant a gaming-themed basket.

Details about the various library missions are available on the Summer Reading program site and at your local branch.

The more points participants earn by reading, the higher their chances of winning. The prizes are generously provided by the Friends of the Lake County Library, a community non-profit membership organization.

Upon reaching 1,000 points, participants will also have a book donated to the library in their name by the Friends of the Lake County Library. The book will bear their name, commemorating their reading achievement, and they will have the privilege of being the first person to check it out.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your summer more exciting and rewarding with great reads and prizes! Register today at http://library.lakecountyca.gov to discover more about this exciting summer reading challenge.