What are you reading this summer?
The Lions Read Program was developed to showcase the library’s Popular Reading Collection and the Children’s Book collection, but any book from the library is eligible. We want you to read!
Who can participate?
All members of the LMU community with library borrowing privileges are eligible to participate. This includes staff and faculty and their family members, plus students, alumni, and community members. There are two divisions: Youth – Lion Cubs (age 0 - 13) and Adult – Lions (14 years and older).
How long is the program?
The program runs for 10 weeks, from May 29 – August 3.
Sounds fun! How do I participate?
It’s easy! Check out books from the Hannon Library, and read. When you finish reading each book, return and complete a ticket to be entered into our weekly raffle. Tickets will be at the Information Desk on the first floor. The raffle ticket will ask for your name, contact information and the title and author of the book. One ticket per book; you may not use multiple tickets for the same book. Books must be read between May 29 and August 3, 2012. Prior readings are not eligible.
Readers are also encouraged to submit book reviews and/or photos during the contest. Guest reviews may be featured on the library's blog and/or Facebook page. In addition, we encourage everyone who is participating to join the Lions Read Facebook community, where you can share feedback about what you've read, see what others are reading, and find like-minded LMU Lions who love to read!
What can I read?
Only books owned by the Hannon Library or available through LINK+ may be counted. Books read must be age-appropriate. (For example, adults may receive credit for YA fiction, but no other categories from the children’s book collection.) Youth are also required to read books appropriate for their age and reading abilities. Watching a DVD based on a book does not count.
Reading aloud to children is acceptable and encouraged! In the case of an adult reading aloud to a young child, the child will receive the raffle ticket.
When are the raffle drawings? What can I win? How many prizes will be offered?
Drawings will be held weekly, every Friday between May 29 and August 3 at 3 p.m. (Note: no drawing will be held during the week of July 4.) There will be two winners for each division. Prizes will be $10 gift certificates. Winners need not be present.
Are any parties or events planned? Free food? Free books?
Two Lions Read celebrations will be held at the library (dates & times TBD). At these events, participants will be invited to meet others and “talk books.” Refreshments will be served and free books will be distributed!
What if I have more questions?
Please feel free to get in touch with Education Librarian and Lions Read coordinator Silvia Gutierrez. You can call her at 310.338.7488, or email her at Silvia.Gutierrez@lmu.edu.