All ages. Power up this summer and read to win great prizes. Start reading right away using the logs printed inside this newsletter or sign up on Beanstack to log reading online.

Power Up: Read! A Superhero Summer Kickoff

Main Library Youth Hallway

Friday, 5/30 | 10 - 11:30 am

Join us for an action-packed party where superheroes & stories collide. Power up your summer with exciting activities, books and heroic adventures that will launch you into a season of reading fun.

Summer Reading Kick-Off - Bubble Show Spectacular!

Rakow Branch Lawn

Friday, 5/30 | 2 - 3:45 pm

Join us for summer reading sign up and get ready to have a blast with the Bubble Guy! He’ll entertain our superheroes as they POWER UP for some fun and exciting reading adventures. Feel free to dress up as your favorite superhero or wear your favorite t-shirt!

2:00 - 2:45 pm - Sign up for summer reading & enjoy the lawn at Rakow Branch

3:00 - 3:45 pm - Bubble Guy Show!

Power Up with PJ Masks

Main Library Lobby

Monday, 6/16 | 2 - 3:30 pm

Don’t miss this superpowered photo op with a PJ Masks character! To join the fun, just show us that you're signed up for Summer Reading—bring your reading log or show your registration in Beanstack.

Power Up with Minecraft

Main Library Lobby

Tuesday, 7/1 | 2 - 3:30 pm

Enjoy Minecraft-themed crafts, activities, and books. Complete your summer reading challenge, redeem your prizes, and snap a photo with a Minecraft character by showing your reading progress!

Power Up Party: A Super Celebration for Summer Reading!

Featuring Comic Book Mania

Main Library

Saturday, 8/2 | 12 - 4 pm

You did it — you reached maximum reading power! Now it’s time to party! Celebrate completing the Summer Reading Challenge with superheroes, games, prizes, food, and nonstop family fun!

Participants will receive prizes just for finishing the challenge, such as local business coupons. 

Everyone 12th grade and under will receive a free swim pass redeemable at Wing Park or Lords Park Pool!