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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate? 
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, children, and teens!  Children too young to read by themselves are welcome to participate by having a parent or caretaker sign them up and read to them.

Do I need a library card?
No. The program is for any child ages 0-18.

Can I switch programs?
No. Once you have registered for a spaceship you are unable to change. Please choose wisely before you register. Consider your age, how much you will be doing this summer and the time needed to complete.

How long will it take to complete the Journey option?
If you read 20 minutes a day, it will take you 15 days.

Can I count books that I read on my computer or e-reader? 
Of course! It’s all the same to us.

Can a large group participate in the program?

Yes. When you first register, there will be an option to register "Yourself" or "Group". The "Group" option is wonderful for those who are logging minutes for a daycare, summer camp, and/or classroom. When minutes are logged for a "Group", it is cumulative. This means if you have 10 children in a group and they all read for 10 minutes, the log will reflect 100 minutes and those 100 minutes count for the whole goal.

Does it only have to be library books?
You can read any book or material you would like from your home, school or the library. 

Can I count time that I spend reading to my kids? 
For sure! We love when you read to your kids!

Can I count audiobooks and eBooks? 
You bet!

Can I count the time that I spend reading a book even if I don’t finish it?
Absolutely! Ten minutes is ten minutes.

Can I join the program after its official start date? 
You bet! And if you can remember any reading that you’ve done after the official start date, you’re welcome to go back and count that.

Can I count reading that I’ve done before the official start date? 

Actually, we do ask that you count only reading you’ve done within the official dates of the program.