You can pick up a reading log at any Lakeland Library. Each week you read, or special event you attend earns you an entry ticket into a drawing for one of three grand prizes. You can apply your entry the prize of your choice.
This year’s prizes are:
A Florida State Park Family Annual Entrance Pass
The Family Annual Entrance Pass provides day-use park entry for up to a total of eight people entering as a group, except at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, where the family pass is good for admission of up to two people, including the passholder. The Family Annual Entrance Pass provides a 33% discount at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.
A Pioneers Annual Pass to the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa (MOSI)
Pioneers benefits include:
- Full year of General Admission for five people
- Complimentary Stargazing Shows at The Saunders Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to select local attractions & 250+ science centers
- Discounts on admission for the Sky Trail Ropes Course® and SciLinx Miniature Golf Course
- Special exhibition previews
- Quarterly MOSI Newsletter
- Discounts on camps, programs, and events
- Early access to camp registrations
- Invitations to special Member-only events, programs and speaking engagements
- 10% discount on MOSI retail purchases
A Year-long Family Membership to the Florida Aquarium
This membership for 4 people includes:
- Reservations Un-Required: While reservations are always recommended, they’re no longer required for our members. So, if the currents bring you to our doors unexpectedly, simply present your membership card to enjoy your visit at your convenience.
- First Looks: Exclusive member previews let you be among the first to experience new exhibits before they’re unveiled to the public.
- Member Mornings: Enjoy the calm beneath the waves with Member First Saturdays. Membership unlocks the Aquarium doors one-hour early on 1st Saturday of every month.
- Insider Insights: Stay informed on all the Aquarium news, events, and announcements with an exclusive member newsletter sent right to your inbox and access to the Florida Aquarium newsletter, Stay Current — your one-stop spot for can’t-miss Aquarium updates.
- Share: Social butterfly? Bring the whole crew with 15% off on additional General Admission tickets.
- Shop: Take the experience home with 10% off at the gift shop.
- Dine: Fuel up with 10% off on food and non-alcoholic drinks at Florida Aquarium restaurants, Café Ray and The Cove.
- Sign Up: Secure your spot with early access and special rates on Florida Aquarium summer AquaCamps.
- Cruise with Company: Bring a buddy onboard with BOGO pricing on Florida Aquarium's Wild Dolphin Cruise.
- Explore More: Enjoy discounts at attractions throughout Florida and beyond, including over 150 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, through the Florida Aquarium Membership Reciprocal Program.
The contest closes on Saturday, July 26th.
Drawings will take place on Friday, August 1st.
The Adult & Teen Summer Reading Challenge is for participants aged 13 and up. Participants younger than 18 years old must have their parent’s or guardian’s permission to receive the prize, should they be selected as a winner. Each annual pass must have a named member who is over 18 years old and holds a valid ID.
Children 12 and younger are invited to check out our Kid’s Summer Reading Program.
