Summer Reading Challenge – 2025
June 1 – August 1
Color Our World
This summer, embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the many ways in which art enriches our lives. Summer Reading Challenge 2025 is designed to inspire and engage readers of all ages! Kids, teens, and adults can read to earn point level prizes and enter prize drawings, many with an artistic theme. Earn extra points by attending free events at your library, or visiting special community partners. All 1000-point finishers will earn a free book!
Dates to Remember
May 1
Registration starts. Everyone needs an online account to log points and earn prizes.
June 1
Start reading and logging points.
August 1
Last day to log points.
Kickoff Events
Summer Reading Kick Off: Reptiles Around the World!
Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off: Jungle Jill
Color Our World Tiny Art Show
Color Our World: Mini Golf for Tweens & Teens
Create a Profile Here
Join to earn points and prizes.
Already Registered?
Log your minutes, redeem secret codes & more!
Create a Family Account
Want to register the whole family under one account? Learn how at the button below.
How It Works
Register and Create a Profile
Grab an optional Reading Tracker
Read 20 Minutes A Day
Log Your Minutes Online
Gameboards and Trackers
Grab a Reading Tracker!
(Note: This is optional. Be sure to also record your minutes online so we can redeem your prizes!)
Prizes
Check out the official prize list!
Special Summer Events
Check out special events and more ways to earn points!
Suggested Reading Lists
Looking for reading ideas? Do you like the "Color Our World" theme? Check out these lists of suggested titles. (But don't worry - you can read anything you like for the Summer Reading Challenge!)
Summer Reading Picks for Adults
Summer Reading for Teens!
Summer Reading Picks for Adults
Summer Reading for Teens!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Summer Reading Challenge is made possible by the generosity of many businesses and organizations. Thank you for making this season a special time for everyone.
