ReadSquared Reading Program

2025 Birth-5th Grade: Color Your World

Babies to Grade 5: Enroll in READsquared to receive a free tote (one per family), a new book (one per child, ages 0-12), and an invitation to Burst of Color Bubble Party. Receive a reward for every 100 minutes read and logged, starting June 1. Books sponsored by Shari and Steve Sadek, with support from the Friends of the Library. Paper logs available.

Grades 6-12: Enroll in READsquared to receive a free tote (one per family) and USB-C earbuds or a Maze Ball (one per teen). After reading and logging 400 minutes, receive a sensory fidget toy reward (one per teen). Exciting end-of-summer reading rewards will be given to the top four teen readers that have the highest total number of minutes read (two at each library location).

Adults: Enroll in READsquared to receive a free tote (one per family). Exciting end-of-summer reading rewards will be given to the top four adult readers that have the highest total number of adult level books read (two at each library location). Rewards available while supplies last.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Share the joy of reading with your child and earn virtual badges along the way. It may seem daunting, but if you and your child read just one book a night, you will easily surpass the 1,000 books goal within three years. If you read two books a day, you will surpass the goal within 1-1/2 years.

The science is clear: Children who are read to before kindergarten enter school with ONE MILLION more words in their vocabulary. Even pediatricians are stressing the importance of reading to your babies and toddlers, stating it is one of THE MOST important things you can do for your child to set them up for a lifetime of achievement and on-track brain development. Not only does it create a love of reading, and kids associate books with the love of a parent, but they will continue to outperform their peers as they grow.

Grades 6-12: 2025 Color Your World

This program is designed for students going into grades 6 through 12 in Fall 2025 to encourage life-long reading habits.

Adults: 2025 Color Your World

This program is designed for adults age 18 & up to encourage life-long reading habits. The top two readers at both locations (Spanish River and Downtown) will be able to earn a bookstore certificate** from the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library!

*Please log every book you read, with the author included, to be able to be considered as a top reader.

**Friends Bookstore Certificate must be used by August 17,2025

Staff: 2025 Color Your World

This program is designed for Boca Raton Public Library team members to encourage life-long reading habits.

*Please log every book you read, with the author included, to be able to be considered as a top reader.

How it Works

Register Online Here – Parents you can create an account first to easily monitor your children's activity.

Track Your Reading – Log in here and track your reading to earn points.

Keep Reading! – Earn a completion certificate once you've completed the program.

GET THE READsquared APP

Easily log your activity using the READsquared app. The app is free for both Android and iOS mobile devices.

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Ojiichan's Gift

by Chieri Uegaki

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Inspired us to build a Zen Garden.

National Geographic Readers: Sea Otters

by Laura Marsh

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I loved the information and the context. My only regret was that the book was short.

Bunny Money

by Rosemary Wells

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R and J read this one every night!

Welcome To Night Vale

by Joseph Fink (fiction Writer)

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As a lonng-time fan of the Welcome to Night Vale podcast, there are plenty of bits & oddities that make the book a joy to read. For the casual reader, be prepared for a charming & horrifying look in a few seemingly unrelated characters come together to solve a mystery and most horrifyingly— change. Welcome to Night Vale!

Dog Man the tale of two kitties

by Dav Pilkey

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I love these books very much

Pete The Cat Plays Hide-and-seek

by James Dean

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Very cute. Nice story for developing friendship.

Believe

by Joel Osteen

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This book is a religious type, some Bible verses/stories are mentioned. The author is Christian and he is very positive with all of his pieces of advice.

Dinosaur Babies

by Lucille Recht Penner

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It was dangerous to be a baby Dinossaur. Big Dinossaur might step on you, or eat you.

Disney Princess: 5-minute Princess Stories

by Disney Books

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They love these stories about their favorite Disney Princesses.

Lunch Lady And The Cyborg Substitute

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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The book was amazing