FAQ
PARTICIPATIONPARTICIPATING ONLINE
PRIZES
BOOK REVIEWS
OTHER QUESTIONS
PARTICIPATION:
How do I participate?
The program runs from Monday, May 17 to Sunday, July 18. Participation is free, and everyone can participate and earn one set of prizes.
- To register go to www.mcldaz.org/summer
- Choose the program you want by age
- Click Sign Me Up
- Complete and Save the registration information
PARTICIPATING ONLINE:
How do I keep track of what I read?
Teens:
- Click Reading Log.
- Enter your quantity in any increment (1 level = 1 book or 300 pages).
- There are 4 prize levels, 1 for every 1 book or 300 pages read (4 total)
PRIZES:
How do I earn prizes?
Register & track your reading online with the Reading Log button.
Remember to count books read after May 17. Read to someone else and the reading time counts for both!
Teens participate entirely online this summer! There are 4 prize levels. Each level in the Reading Log equals 1 book or 300 pages (4 total levels). Earn a prize for every 1 book or 300 pages read.
When you’ve read enough to make it to a prize level, you will see a scrolling message near the top of your summer reading homepage. Stop by the Library to pick up your prize!
Teen Drawing Prizes: This year, there will be drawing prizes based on book reviews (gift cards to Barnes & Noble, Harkins, Best Buy, Starbucks, Subway, and more!). The more you review, the more chances to earn a drawing prize! To enter the drawings, submit reviews online that:
- Are four or more sentences
- Are of something you’ve read between May 17-July 18, 2010
- Are of a whole work (whole book, magazine, etc.)
What are the prizes?
Prize 1: Rubber duck (assorted variety)
Prize 2: Mood water bottle
Prize 3: Flashlight pen & Phoenix Mercury game voucher
Prize 4: Vouchers for: free book & free Chipotle burrito
Can I get the same prize more than once?
Each participant is eligible for one prize at each level. That way, more people
can get prizes.
How many prizes can I collect at one time?
As many as you have earned - you can visit the library and collect each prize as you earn it, or wait to collect all of your prizes at once.
How will I get my free book?
Every participant who finishes the program will receive a voucher. To redeem the voucher visit our website, www.mcldaz.org/summer. Select the link Redeem my Book Voucher, choose a book, enter voucher number and the book will be sent to your home address. Library computers can be used to redeem your voucher. Vouchers expire August 15!
BOOK REVIEWS:
How do I review books?
Teen Drawing Prizes: This year, there will be drawing prizes based on book reviews (gift cards to Barnes & Noble, Harkins, Best Buy, Starbucks, Subway, and more!). The more you review, the more chances to earn a drawing prize! To enter the drawings, submit reviews online that:
- Are four or more sentences
- Are of something you’ve read between May 17-July 18, 2010
- Are of a whole work (whole book, magazine, etc.)
To submit a review, login and click Submit Review at the bottom of the screen. You can make your review private or public by clicking on the private or public button inside the review.
If you click View All Reviews, you can also comment, create and add to your reading list, and vote on whether or not a review was helpful. Please be constructive in your comments of the reviews of others.
I just submitted a review. Why didn’t it show up?
All book reviews are moderated by staff before they are made public. After a review has been approved, it will appear online in random order.
Can I write reviews for books I’ve already read?
Because you earn a chance to win a drawing prize when writing reviews, you should only review books read during the program.
Can I continue to write reviews after I’ve finished the program?
We encourage you to continue to write reviews after you’ve finished the game until July 18.
OTHER QUESTIONS:
I registered, but when I login, an error box pops up that says, “You are not registered for this program.” Why is that?
- You might be trying to login to the wrong program tab. Look toward the top of the browser to make sure you are in the right tab.
- You might not have clicked Save when you registered.
- You might be using the wrong username/password combination. Stop by the Library’s Summer Reading Table for help.
What do I do when I’ve finished?
Please stop by the Library to pick up your prizes. Then keep reading and continue to track your reading online!
What if I’ve made a mistake that I cannot fix?
Drop by your Library’s Summer Reading Desk and let them know you made a mistake, and they will attempt to resolve it.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
If you registered at your Library’s Summer Reading Desk, chances are your password is the last four digits of your phone number. If that doesn’t work, stop by the Summer Reading Desk at the Library to reset your password.
What if I don’t want to participate online?
All participants must be registered online either through the Summer Reading Desk at a Library, by yourself, through a parent, or with the assistance of someone else.
Upon registration, you can stop by the Summer Reading Desk to log reading but will have no printed game board. All reading quantities and prizes will be tracked with the computer.
Why are you asking for information like a name and phone number?
All participants must register online. We will use this information to ensure that registration happens once and so that everyone gets a chance to participate. We will also use it to track general data such as prize quantities.
Participating online is fun, easy, and allows for new opportunities make a splash this summer. Just like with your library card information, your information is private. The information we request is general and is secure.
If you are participating on a public computer, please Log Out before leaving.
When I register, why am I asked for parental consent?
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act indicates that parental permission be requested for children under the age of 13 when a site “collects or maintains personal information” such as first and last name and phone number. For more information visit: http://www.ftc.gov/.
I didn’t find my question here. How do I get an answer?
Stop by your Library’s Summer Reading Desk and ask your question there.
