Summer Reading Challenge: all K-4th students received a copy of our space reading challenge the last week of school. We encourage you to do these fun reading activities this summer. Completed sheets can be turned in for a prize the first week of school in August. Can't find your copy of the road trip challenge? No problem! Download another one here.

Book Recommendations from our librarians: check out the lists below if you are looking for something new to read!

• Picture books

• Chapter books

• Junior High books

Other options for summer reading programs:

• Nothing Bundt Cakes

• Barnes & Noble

• Pizza Hut

• The Good and the Beautiful

• Ignatius Press

Other books lists:

• Cardinal Newman Society Selected Reading List

• Newbery Medal Winners & Honors

• Young Hoosier Book Award 2025-2026 Nominee List

• Spark: Word on Fire List

Ways to read over the summer: 

1. Visit the St. Joseph County Public Library for physical books, ebooks and audio books (available for free through the Libby app). 

2. Find books in one of the Little Free Libraries around town.

3. Click any of our Storytime links below to access books online: