Summer Reading in Southern Cayuga — “Unearth a Story” Summer 2026
Reading Logs & Summer Challenges
» Download your Summer Reading packet, including the Reading Log, Summer Challenges, and a list of events!
» ¡Descarga tu paquete de Lectura de Verano, que incluye el Registro de Lectura, los Desafíos de Verano y una lista de eventos!
There are 3 ways you can earn a certificate for an ice cream cone at CREAM AT THE TOP! You can choose any of them you want to do.
- Mark a circle for each day you read. You can color it, check it off, or use a sticker. After you mark 20 circles come to Aurora or Hazard Library to get your certificate. Keep reading this summer! This includes library books, personal books, e-books, and audiobooks.
- Take the Summer Challenge! Complete each of the 10 challenges and then come to the Aurora or Hazard Library to get your certificate.
- Attend 5 library programs. After you attend 5 programs, come to the Aurora or Hazard Library to get your certificate.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR LOG to Aurora or Hazard Library by the end of August or to your SCCS teacher in September for a special prize!
¡Hay 3 formas de obtener un certificado por un cono de helado en CREAM AT THE TOP! Puedes elegir cualqiera de ellos que quieras hacer.
- Colorea un círculo por cada día que leas. Después de colorear 20 círculos, ven a la Biblioteca Aurora o Hazard para obtener tu certificado. ¡Sigue leyendo este verano! Esto incluye libros de la biblioteca, libros personales, libros electrónicos y audiolibros.
- ¡Acepta el Desafío de Verano! Complete cada uno de los 10 desafíos y luego ven a la Biblioteca Aurora o Hazard para obtener tu certificado.
- Asiste a 5 programas de la biblioteca. Después de asistir a 5 programas, ven a la Biblioteca Aurora o Hazard para obtener tu certificado.
¡POR FAVOR DEVUELVE TU REGISTRO a la biblioteca de Aurora o Hazard al fin de agosto o a tu maestro de SCCS en Septiembre para recibir un premio especial!
Teen & Adult Summer Reading
July 6th – August 15th, Grade 7 – Adult
Each time you read or listen to a book, fill out a slip when you visit the library and be entered into our weekly drawings for gift cards, prizes, or an ice cream cone from Cream at the Top!
Books do not have to be library books.
The more you read, the greater your chances!
All entries will also be entered into a final drawing for a $50 gift card!!!
Other Activities
Dungeons & Dragons for KIDS
Create your character, roll the dice, and team up for an exciting tabletop roleplaying adventure!
» REGISTRATION REQUIRED for the 4-session summer campaign!
Ages 8-10: Wednesdays: July 22, August 12, 19, and 26, 4:30-6 PM
Ages 10-13: Fridays: July 31, August 14, 21, and 28, 4:30-6 PM
Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org or call 315-364-8074
Funded by an FLLS Outreach Mini-Grant
Weekly Ice Cream Drawings!
Enter our weekly ice cream drawings, courtesy of Cream At The Top! Sign up each visit (one entry per day) to be entered into the weekly drawing.
- Kids 12 & Under
- Teens 13-19
- Adults
Thank you Cream At The Top!
Weekly Arts & Crafts
Enjoy arts and craft every week all summer long!
From Dino Egg Dig, to Dino Terrariums… Dino Racers to a Prehistoric Coloring Community Mural!
While supplies last.
» Download poster with full schedule
Chess Club
For players of all ages and all levels looking for friendly competition.
Every 4th Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM.
Please bring your own chess set.
Chess set donations welcome!
