summer reading
RELAX WITH A BOOK
Reading over the summer is very important to keep your reading skills strong! This page has information on a number of wonderful reading opportunities for you over the summer months. Sign up for one or several and have a wonderful, adventurous summer reading great stories! *Remember to visit the eBooks and Audiobooks page for fantastic online reading resources.
*More may be added so be sure to check back often!
All-Ages Summer Reading Challenge
Click on the link above to visit the KCLS summer reading page to learn more and find all the necessary resources you will need to sign up! KCLS Summer Reading begins June 1st!
Use the Beanstack site or mobile app to track your reading minutes online!
Here are some additional activities and resources you can check out through KCLS:
Reading with Rover
Read a story with a specially trained therapy dog
Online Story Times
Join a librarian for a special online storytime
Check out the KCLS site for booklists that have been created for all levels and interests!
Sno-Isle Summer REading
Check out the Sno-Isle Libraries website to learn more about their summer reading program which begins on June 20th!
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading
Click on the link above to read more about this program's guidelines on their website and then choose a downloadable summer reading journal in your preferred language to get started!
Half Price Books summer reading CAMP
Click on the link above to visit Half Price Book's summer reading page which includes a printable copy of the reading log, fun coloring pages and book lists for all ages!
Scholastic Summer Reading
Click on the link above to learn more about Scholastic's free summer reading program on Home Base.
Book bingo board
Seattle Arts & Lectures is partnering with Seattle Public Libraries to celebrate summer reading with a Kids and Adults Reading Summer Bingo activity. Click the link above to read more about it and download your Bingo board!
Camp Book IT!
Track your reading for June, July and August in a digital dashboard and when you’ve met your monthly reading goal, you will receive a free Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut! Fun activities and book recommendations each week also keep the fun going throughout the summer!
Need some suggestions on What to read?
The ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) has updated their summer reading lists to include some of the newest, hottest titles for 2023! Click the link above to view lists for children from birth through 8th grade.