Summer Reading
☀️📚 Summer Reading 🐝
🌞 Summer is here, which means it’s time for Summer Reading! 📖✨
Summer Reading Bingo: Your Bee (1st - 4th) was given a Summer Reading Bingo Card before the end of school. Help them complete it over the summer and return it to Ms. Heaps in the library when school begins so they can be entered into a prize drawing and be recognized on WBEE News. Need a copy because it got eaten by the bookbag? Bingo Card
FREE Programs At Your Public Library: Our school is conveniently located near both the Ballentine Branch (Richland Library) and the Irmo Branch (Lexington County Public Library). Students are welcome to participate in programs at both locations, and families can visit either branch even without a library card.
Both libraries offer exciting summer programs where students can earn incentives for reading. Children can choose any books they enjoy while earning points and prizes. Families can also enjoy crafts, special guests, animal programs, hands-on activities, and more throughout the summer. Many programs are available for adults, too!
🐝 Irmo Branch Library (Lexington County) 📚
Any LR5 student can receive a FREE library card, even if they do not live in Lexington County.
- Sign up for the Summer Reading Program
- Download the library app to help track reading progress
- Parents can sign up too — books you read or listen to count!
- Access FREE e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more with your library card
🌟 Ballentine Branch (Richland Library) 📚
Students and adults can participate in the Summer Learning Challenge.
Families can also:
- Borrow e-books and audiobooks
- Stream movies and access digital resources
- Explore the Library of Things for items you may only need occasionally
📚 Looking for Book Suggestions? ⭐
The South Carolina Book Award Nominees are a great place to start! Categories include:
- Picture Books
- Children’s Books (Grades 3–6)
- Junior Books (Grades 6–9)
- Young Adult Books (Grades 9–12)
Don’t forget to check the district’s website D5 Reads 365 for suggested and required summer reading lists — especially for rising middle and high school students.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
🎉 FREE! All summer reading programs and challenges are free to attend and participate in.
Can we sign up for both programs?
Yes! Families are encouraged to participate in both.
How do we sign up?
Visit each library’s Summer Reading webpage for registration information and program details.
Can we sign up online?
Yes! Online registration is available for both library systems.