Benbrook Public Library Summer Reading 2023
All About Readzee
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What is Summer Readzee?
Summer Readzee is a reading game for players ages 18 and older.
Roll the dice to get your reading task! You’ll be reading a book that corresponds with the genre represented on the most dice.
Every book you read earns you an entry into a drawing for big prizes. You’ll also have opportunities to pick up gift cards to local businesses as you play.
Play as much or as little as you like over the course of the summer and enjoy adding some gaming fun to your reading!
Game begins: Saturday, June 3, 10 am
Game ends: Saturday, August 12, 5 pm
Prize drawing & notification of winners: Monday, August 14, 4 pm
Teens who are 16 or 17 may participate in either Check Your Shelf or Readzee. They may not, however, participate in both.
Basic Instructions
· Sign up by filling out a record sheet at the Summer Reading station.
· Each time you play, you will automatically get to roll the dice one time. Each dice will have symbols that correspond with a certain genre or a special feature, like a free read or gift card.
· You will roll five dice at once. You will be tasked with reading a book that corresponds with the genre represented on the most dice. If you wish to complete the task, retrieve the corresponding paper task card from the staff member at the Summer Reading station. If you do not wish to complete the task, you don’t have to, but your turn will be over for the day.
· Complete the reading task provided on the task card. (Note: you must read a different book for each task. Any books used to satisfy game requirements must be read entirely after the official start date of the game. Unless otherwise noted, each book read must be at least 200 pages.)
· Return your completed task card(s) to the Summer Reading station.
· Each completed reading task earns you one point, and each point is good for one entry in a prize drawing. Once your task card, which is also your point, has been hole-punched by the Summer Reading station staff member, place it in the prize box of your choice.
· Play as often as once per day throughout the summer!
Rolls & Tasks:
· There are six sides to each of the five dice. Most of them contain reading tasks, and some are special sides that trigger awards or bonuses for the player.
· If two genres have the same number of symbols showing, you may choose either of the two genres for your task.
· If no genre has more than one symbol showing, you may choose any of the genres showing to use for your task.
· In the event that no genre symbols show on any of the five dice, you will roll again until a roll results in at least one genre showing.
· When matching genre symbols are rolled, it serves to multiply the number of points the player receives for completing their task:
1 symbol (no matches) — 1 point
2 matching symbols—2 points
3 matching symbols—3 points
4 matching symbols—4 points and a gift card
5 matching symbols—Readzee! 10 points for your task, a big ($25) gift card, play a bonus game (see below for details)
Note: Multipliers do not apply to non-task cards.
· One face on each of the five dice features a special symbol as described below:
— Gift Card/Coupon: you will receive a gift card or coupon. Even if multiple gift card symbols are rolled, you will only receive one gift card.
— Super Multiplier – you will receive 5 total points for your reading task for the day. The super multiplier overrides any other multiplier that may be in play.
— Bonus Game – you will get to play the mini dice rolling bonus game (see below for details).
—Roll Again – you will get an additional roll of the dice and will receive two reading tasks for the day, along with all other perks that may result from the second roll.
Free Reads:
· A Free Read symbol appears on each of the five dice. You must roll at least two Free Read symbols to be allowed to select free read as your task. Unlike with other genre symbols, you may select Free Read as your task even if another genre has more genre symbols showing. As with genre symbols, rolling multiple Free Read symbols results in multipliers.
Bonus Game:
· When you roll a Bonus Game symbol or roll a Readzee, you will get to play the bonus game. To play, you will roll five miniature dice. You will earn bonus points equivalent to the sum of all showing dice faces.
· You also get to play the Bonus Game after every fifth reading task you complete.
Readzee:
· Rolling five matching symbols of any kind results in a Readzee, which triggers a bonanza of good things! You will earn a Free Read with a x10 multiplier, a big ($25) gift card, and the opportunity to play the Bonus Game.
Gift Cards:
· After reading three books, you’ll earn a small gift card or coupon to a local business.
· Each week, we’ll randomly select five participants who have completed a book that week to receive a gift card or coupon.
· You’ll be notified via email when you earn/win a gift card.
Points & Prizes:
· The object of the game is to accumulate as many points as possible. Points are attained by completing reading tasks and earning bonus points from playing the Bonus Game.
· Each point equates to one entry in a prize box of your choice. You may place all of your points in one prize box, or you may split them among multiple prize boxes as desired.
· At the end of the game period, a prize drawing will be held. If your name is drawn from a prize box, you win that prize. You may not win more than one of the prizes.
The prizes are:
· Kindle Fire tablet
· Amazon gift card ($50)
· Benbrook Nail Salon gift card ($50)
· Paisano’s gift card ($50)
· Ace Hardware gift card ($50)
· 3 Parrots Taco Shop gift card ($50)
· Caliber Car Wash gift card ($50)
· Payne’s Florist gift card ($50)
*Prizes are subject to change
Upcoming Events
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Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Coffee Break Book Club
Coffee Break
The only thing better than reading a good book is reading a good book and then talking about it with fellow book lovers. Every month we read a preselected book and then meet to discuss it. The Adult Services Librarian guides the discussion, but attendees are encouraged to bring up their own desired topics for the group to talk about, and we like to keep it loose and let the conversation flow naturally.
The book club reads primarily fiction titles, but we change things up with a non-fiction title from time to time. Click here to view the current reading list.
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Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
GED Classes
Take our free prep classes to learn all the skills you need to successfully earn your GED.
Anyone 18 years of age or older who is not currently enrolled in school may register. Just show up to a class to register!
GED Classes are made possible thanks to ProLiteracy's Literacy Opportunity Fund.
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Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
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Knitting & Crochet Class
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Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own, too.
No registration required. Our five classes are open to all eager crafters!
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Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Bent Corners Book Club
Bent Corners
The only thing better than reading a good book is reading a good book and then talking about it with fellow book lovers. Every month we read a preselected book and then meet to discuss it. The Adult Services Librarian guides the discussion, but attendees are encouraged to bring up their own desired topics for the group to talk about, and we like to keep it loose and let the conversation flow naturally.
The book club reads primarily fiction titles, but we change things up with a non-fiction title from time to time. Click here to view the current reading list.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
GED Classes
Take our free prep classes to learn all the skills you need to successfully earn your GED.
Anyone 18 years of age or older who is not currently enrolled in school may register. Just show up to a class to register!
GED Classes are made possible thanks to ProLiteracy's Literacy Opportunity Fund.
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Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Spanish Conversation
Spanish Class
Practice and improve your Spanish at our free conversation-based classes for adults.
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Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Yoga with Ginger
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Yoga classes at the library are taught by a professional and are for yogis of all skill levels. The 45-minute classes are free and are a great way to improve oneself both physically and mentally. Those who have their own yoga mats are encouraged to bring them, but the library does have some mats available for those who may need them.
Yoga classes are held on the second Monday of each month at 6 PM. There are occasional exceptions, and they will be noted on the library calendar.
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Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
Exploring Mindfulness
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Mindfulness helps bring more awareness to the processes of our mind so that our bodies can be more present in the world. Join us each month to reflect and pause together in mindful ways. We will discover together how to experience life more fully, bring calm into our life situations, and move forward with purpose and focus.
Practicing mindfulness with a group helps to expand and accelerate your own growth and awareness. During each session, we will meditate together, journal together, and share together. By listening intently to others and sharing deeply from your own hearts, we can establish a lasting mindfulness routine together.
This is a loving and uplifting community and we would love to have you join us every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.
GED Classes
Take our free prep classes to learn all the skills you need to successfully earn your GED.
Anyone 18 years of age or older who is not currently enrolled in school may register. Just show up to a class to register!
GED Classes are made possible thanks to ProLiteracy's Literacy Opportunity Fund.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Permission
Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.