Sunny Days Ahead! Summer Reading 2021

Dear Stone Families,

How wonderful and amazing that the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted and hopefully we can look forward to a full return in the fall!  Meanwhile, we have many sunny days to enjoy the luxuries of free choice summer reading!  The dynamic digital libraries that we have been enjoying all year will continue to be available through June, July and August:   

Grabby's Garden: Stone Digital Library K - 3 

Stone Digital Library 4 - 8 

Please click on the shining sun icon on either digital library home page for summer reading recommendations and for details about the Chicago Public Library Summer Learning Challenge.  This summer's theme is "Start with Art," so our creative Stone Bookworms should do very well! If you are in the neighborhood, please be sure to say hi to Ms. Amy, our local Northtown Branch children's librarian, she will be very happy to see you. Remember, Chicago Public Library programs are completely free and accessible through any Chicago Public Library!  

Incoming 5th through 7th graders are also invited to continue their reading logs and earn fun badges and library credit through the Beanstack Level-Up Challenge.  Please also check out the incredible ComicsPlus database linked from the digital library, where you will find tons of graphic novels for grades 4 and up at your fingertips, perfect for summer reading fun!  

Keep those pages turning, Stone Bookworms!  I am truly so, so proud of you and all you have achieved over this difficult year.  You are the hero of this story!  Can't wait to see you in the fall, and until then....stay safe and happy reading!