Dive Into Reading this summer with the Schmaling Memorial Public Library Summer Reading Program! We offer programs for ages 1 through 100+! (And there's always 1000 Books Before Kindergarten for those littles under 12 months of age) This year we're offering an online logging platform through ReadSquared, which is available online or through the ReadSquared app. Visit schmaling.readsquared.com or download the app from any app store. Adults have the option of doing the online program or may register in person at the library and do a paper program. Registration begins May 27, 2025. You may begin reading and logging after you register on May 27 or after. 

Schmaling Online Reading Program with ReadSquared

Tips and Tricks

1.       If more than one person in the family (including the parent) is registering for the summer reading program, set up a family account:

a.       Choose register Myself + Other Readers. Family account has to be led with a PARENT account, so put in YOUR age when prompted. If the parent does not wish to or is not eligible to participate in the Adult Reading Program, you still need to have an account and be enrolled in a program in order to have the family account.

b.       If you wish to and are eligible to participate in the Adult Reading Program, choose Adult Dive into Reading. Adults must have their own valid Schmaling Library Card to participate in the Adult Reading Program. You may not use a child’s card. Choose the Adults Registering Children and Not Participating in Adult Reading Program if you do not wish to or are not eligible to participate in the Adult Reading Program.

c.        Once the parent account is set up, follow the prompts to enroll each child.

2.       If only one person in the family is enrolling in the summer reading program, just set up one account. Choose Myself Only and set up the account for whomever is registering.

3.       Once you have your accounts set up and are logged in, READ THE RULES FOR THE PROGRAMS!!!!!!!!These are located on the left hand side of the screen if using the website or may be found by tapping Explore and the Custom Links in the app. If you do not follow the rules of the program, your reading logs may be altered by library staff and you may be deemed ineligible for prizes.

4.       Children in the Toddler and Elementary aged programs are only required to log minutes. However, if you have a family account and the Parent is enrolled in the Adult Reading Program, ReadSquared will require a book title and author field to be filled in even with children’s minute logging. If you want to fill in a title and author, that’s fine. Otherwise, just type any character into each field and it will accept it.