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More Summer Reading Program Information

Q: Who can join the Summer Reading Program?
A: Children entering Pre-K through 5th grade in Fall 2025 are welcome! Rising 6th graders may prefer the Teen program upstairs.


Q: How do we sign up?
A: Visit the Children’s circulation desk starting June 9. You’ll fill out a sign-up sheet and receive a gift bag and reading log.


Q: How does the reading log work?
A: Read 20 minutes a day, then color one square per day. Every 5 days (equivalent to 100 minutes) earns a raffle ticket. You do not need to come in every 5 days, just show us your log during your next visit, and we will give you the correct number of raffle tickets. 


Q: Do kids have to read the books themselves?
A: No! Being read to by a parent, sibling, or using audiobooks all count toward reading time.

 

Welcome to the Summer Reading Program

Join us in the Children's Library this summer for our thrilling summer reading program, themed "LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY"! Dive into a season filled with exhilarating books, captivating events, and fantastic raffles. Whether you're a voracious reader or just looking for summer fun, our program inspires you to LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY.


Participate in our reading challenges by picking up a reading log book and gaining tickets for raffle prizes through the summer. Don't miss the chance to explore new genres, discover your favorite authors, and repeat the joy of reading. It's the perfect way to make your summer memorable. Sign up today and let your reading adventure begin!


In-person registration will begin June 9, 2025 in the Children's Library!

Upcoming Events

Aug
14
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a delicious pizza party and a fun discussion of...
Sep
11
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pokemon Club at the Portsmouth Library! Have cards at home but not sure how to play? Love playing...
Sep
16
10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time for babies aged 0-18 months! This storytime is a drop event; no registration is required.
Sep
17
10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years!  This storytime is a drop event; no registration...

Summer Reading