Win One of These Amazing Baskets!

A heartfelt thank you and huge shout out to our generous 2026 Summer Reading Program donors: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Cleveland Guardians, and Sportsville in North Ridgeville. Our 2026 program's success is because of supporters like you! Please see the bottom of this page for a full description of what each prize includes.

Prize basket 1
American Authors - #1
Celebrate by reading some of America's literary greats!
Prize basket 2
American Fun - #2
This one is perfect for those who love a good time!
Prize basket 3
All-American - #3
It doesn't get more American than diners, hot dogs, and burgers!
Prize basket 4
American Music - #4
Groove to American beats with this far out basket for those who love their tunes!
Prize basket 5
All 50 States - #5
Time for an American road trip! Go forth and see our beautiful country!
Prize basket 6
American History - #6
Four score and seven years ago...reconnect with our American past!
Prize baset 7
American Sweet Tooth - #7
Enjoy the finest American sweets available right here in Lorain County!
Prize basket 8
Americas National Parks#8
Celebrate these true American treasures!
Grand prize basket
GRAND PRIZE
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! Enjoy America's pasttime!

Basket 1 - American Authors

  • Patriotic Stars Fuzzy Throw
  • $20 Biggby gift card
  • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn book by Mark Twain
  • The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
  • The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
  • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
  • "Just One More Chapter" metal bookmark
  • "Book Nerd" vinyl decal ceramic mug
  • Library due date candle
  • "My Weekend is All Booked" tote bag
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • Metal wire basket

Basket 2 - American Fun

  • $70 Goodtime III gift card (good for 2 sightseeing cruises in Cleveland)
  • Sportsville (North Ridgeville): 2 tokens, 2 mini-golf vouchers, 1 voucher for range balls for Toptracer range 
  • "Go Sports" vinyl decal ceramic mug
  • The Great American Trivia book by Bill O'Neill
  • 12 pack sparklers
  • "Land of the Free" wood star decor
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • Wicker basket

Basket 3 - All-American

  • $25 gift card for Nancy's Diner (Grafton)
  • $25 gift card for Swings-n-Things (Olmsted Township)
  • 3 patriotic outdoor buntings 1.5'x3'
  • "Hot Diggity Dog" sublimated ceramic mug
  • The Great American Burger Book by George Motz
  • Round wood flag tabletop food riser
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • Longaberger basket

Basket 4 - American Music

  • 2 General admission tickets for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland)
  • Music Artisan journal by Peter Pauper Press
  • Rock USA - American Music Puzzle Fest book by Lennon Shaw
  • Music notes sublimated ceramic mug
  • Guitar vinyl decal ceramic mug
  • Round wood striped tabletop food riser
  • "Home of the Brave" wood star decor
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • White plastic tub container with handles

Basket 5 - All 50 States

  • 10 Days in the USA board game
  • Fodor's Bucket List USA book 
  • $15 gift card for Sunoco gas station
  • $10 gift card for Marathon gas station
  • 2 pairs American flag sunglasses with carrying cases
  • "1776" vinyl decal ceramic mug
  • "Eagle with Fireworks" sublimated ceramic mug
  • National Wildlife Federation insulated tote
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • American flag mesh beach bag

Basket 6 - American History

  • The American Revolution documentary series by Ken Burns (6-disc DVD set)
  • Constitution "We the People" novelty socks (one size fits all)
  • The Pioneers book by David McCullough
  • "Spilling the Tea" vinyl decal ceramic mug
  • "USA" vinyl decal ceramic mug
  • Small stars fuzzy lap throw blanket
  • 2 packs of (4) mini American flags
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • Blue and white fabric basket

Prize Basket 7 - American Sweet Tooth

  • $10 gift card for Butter & Bloom Bakery (Grafton)
  • $20 gift card for Mama Joe's pies (Amherst)
  • $10 gift card for Bella's Creamery (Eaton Township)
  • $10 gift card for Gehring's Tavern (Grafton)
  • Pure Life sweet tea
  • Bridgerton Lemon Lavender bar mix
  • "I Like Pie" sublimated ceramic mug
  • Jar of local honey from Second Spring Farm (Grafton Township)
  • BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts book by Stella Parks
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • Wicker basket

Prize Basket 8 - America's National Parks

  • National Parks playing cards
  • YAHTZEE "National Parks" travel edition game
  • 26 oz. bag of trail mix
  • 2 compass design enamel mugs
  • Trail Guide: Cuyahoga Valley National Park book by Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • Lined heavy duty National Parks canvas tote bag

Grand Prize - America's Pasttime (Tickets generously donated by The Cleveland Guardians)

  • 4 home game tickets for Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres baseball game on August 16, 2026 at 1:40PM
  • 30 oz. Cleveland Guardians Tervis insulated tumbler
  • Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments book by Joe Posnanski
  • GMPL America 250th flag
  • Wicker basket