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LRWL Summer Reading Program
LRWL Summer Reading Program
How to Participate -
How to Participate -
The Children’s Department is offering a wonderful Summer Reading Program! This year, LEVEL UP is all about YOU!
Beginning on Friday, June 20, you can register on the library’s website.
On Friday, June 20, a "Summer Reading Log" will be posted on the library’s website that can be printed from home. *If unable to print a Summer Reading Log from home, please contact the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720.
Complete various activities and move along the game board. Prizes will be earned along the way!
Check out the Children's Events page for program information.
Click here for the Suggested Summer Reading List by Grade
Explore below for access to a variety of eBooks and audiobooks!
A large collection of beginning reader ebooks that students can read independently or have read to them (including languages other than English).
Epic! is the Leading Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under. Instantly access 40,000 of the best books, learning videos, quizzes & more. Free access until June 30. After that date students will have up to two hours each week of access.
High quality eBooks and audio books of popular titles including many current and past Nutmeg Award winning and nominated books.
Requires public library card.
Access to E-books with a Library Card
Access to E-books with a Library Card
Visit the Hoopla Digital website from your PC or download the free hoopla digital mobile app to your Android or IOS device and begin enjoying thousands of titles from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers. You need an active library card to access the books.
Click here for Book Lists by Grade
Click here to access a screencast about how to access Hoopla.
Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet. You need an active library card to access the books.
Click here to access a screencast about how to access Libby.
The Palace Project is a free app that connects you to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks from the Connecticut State Library. You can download the app on your device, log in with your public library card, and start reading or listening right away—no late fees and no trips to the library needed.
2026 Nutmeg Book Award and Charter Oak Children's Book Award
2026 Nutmeg Book Award and Charter Oak Children's Book Award
2025 Elementary Grades K-3 Charter Oak Children's Book Award Winner:
I am Stuck by Julia Mills
2025 Elementary Grades 2-3 Nutmeg Book Award Winner: Yoshi's Big Swim by Mary Wagley Copp
2025 Intermediate Grades 4-6 Nutmeg Book Award Winner: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez (Author), Gabriela Epstein
Check out the Slides presentations below for Nutmeg Book Trailers from the Elementary Library Media Team
Check out the Slides presentations below for Nutmeg Book Trailers from the Elementary Library Media Team
The Govener's Reading Challenge
The Govener's Reading Challenge
📖 CT State Library iRead Summer Reading Program
Looking for more ways to keep kids engaged in reading this summer? The iRead Summer Reading site from the Connecticut State Library offers fun activities, booklists, and resources for families and educators. This year’s theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat”, with a focus on reading and taking care of ourselves, each other, and the planet.
You’ll find:
Recommended reading lists by grade level
Printable activity sheets
Links to virtual storytimes and more
Turn in the adapted Governer's Summer Reading Program Bingo board when you return to school for a special prize!
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