APPLETON — The Appleton Library launches its 2023 Summer Read-a-thon Fundraiser. This is a fun opportunity for readers of all ages – Children, Tweens, Teens and Adults – to raise money for the Appleton Library.

The Read-a-thon starts June 24 and ends July 15. How many pages can you read in that time? Young readers decide the level at which to set their pledge requests. This could be asking friends and family to donate $1 for every 20 pages read, or maybe $5 for every book read.

“Make sure that it is an attainable goal for your reading level; you will have about one month to read for your pledges,” said Appleton Library, in a news release. Adults set a pledge amount for every 50 pages they read.

Once the pledge level is determined, the reader asks people to sponsor their reading. Reading logs and pledge sheets are available at the library. You can also access the sheets online by visiting the website: https://appletonlibraryme.org/ events. Please have your pledge sheets and reading logs submitted to the Appleton Library by July 18.

Finally, plan to join the library for its community BBQ celebration on July 22, from 4 - 8 pm.

“ Many businesses have donated incredible prizes for our top fundraisers in all age categories,” said the Library. “Thanks so much to the many local businesses that are sponsoring this event. Prizes and updates are posted regularly on The Appleton Library Summer Read-a-thon Event Page on Facebook. Get reading to win fantastic prizes like a 4 day sailing trip for two on the schooner Mary Day, a Foda gift card, a Kindle Fire and many other fantastic prizes, all while raising money for your local library.”