SUMMER READING 2025
Why Summer Reading?
Studies have shown that Summer Reading for Kids & Teens:
- Advances literacy and academic performance by engaging children and teens in reading and reading-related activities during the summer months.
- Fosters a love of reading through library programs and services.
- Increases successful reading experiences through librarian-supported, self-selected, voluntary reading.
- Involves parents and all family members in the library summer reading experience.
- Improves children’s access to library materials and activities, which will encourage them to become lifelong readers and library users.
- It’s fun and you can win prizes!
This year from June 7th through August 2nd, Fort Bragg Branch Library is participating in the LEVEL UP! iRead Summer Reading program . During this time, we’ll have special events, story times and themed crafts. Participants can record their reading and activities on provided logs then turn them in for prizes.
How can we participate in Summer Reading?
You can participate by picking up a log at the library or keep track of your reading using the Beanstack Reading app. Tracking begins Saturday, June 7 and continues through Aug 2.
Or you can print the age-appropriate reading log by clicking on the button below, keep track of your reading time and activities, then, when you’re back in town, come, collect your prizes!
2025 Kids Log 2025 registro de niños 2025 Teen Log 2025 registro de adolescentes 2025 Adult Log 2025 registro de adultosWhat do you get for participating in Summer Reading?
For Kids & Teens, there is a Cowlick’s gift certificate after 5 hours of reading and a free book at the end (kids 10 hrs., teens 15 hrs). Adults will get a free book after 20 hours of reading.
Besides reading, what else goes on during Summer Reading?
Not only do we like to encourage everyone to read during the summer, but summers are full of activities. And many of those can be found at the library!
Check out our Summer Reading Activity schedule:
JUNE EVENTS
Saturday, June 7 Summer Reading Kick-off. Be one of the first people to sign up for the Summer Reading game and get special prizes. And at 11 a.m. see the fantastic Fratello Marionettes perform “Mother Goose Land.”
Friday, June 20, 2 p.m.—Silly Circus Show. Bri Crabtree will captivate you with her fusion of circus, vaudeville, and silliness.
Saturday, June 28, 2 p.m. Kids’ Coding. Young tech enthusiasts, ages 8 to 16, will explore the fun and exciting world of coding with Scratch. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary, but space is limited, so please sign up in advance.
JULY EVENTS
Teen Dungeons & Dragons—3-5 p.m. on these Wednesdays: July 2, 16, and 30. For ages 12 to 18. Space is limited, so please sign up ahead of time.
Saturday, July 5, 2-4 p.m.—Where’s Waldo in the Library? Find the little cardboard Waldo hiding in the library and win stickers.
Saturday, July 12, 3-4 p.m.—Giant Pac-Man. Become Pac-Man and the ghosts, in a walkable maze, and try to get the high score! For ages 8 and up.
Saturday, July 19, 6-9 p.m.—Teen D&D Lock-In. Attention, wizards and warriors! The library will transform into a castle, with monsters to defeat and treasure to gain. Pizza and other provisions provided. You must sign up for this adventure by July 18.
Saturday, July 26, 2 p.m.—Sinister Science. Professor Shirley Seau and Dr. Shirley Knott will teach kids 5 and older how to make ice cream.
AUGUST EVENTS
Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m.
Wild Things. Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with animal ambassadors from five continents and hear their extraordinary personal stories.
REGULAR EVENTS
Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays (except June 7, July 4, and August 2).
Kids Craft at 11 to 12 on these Saturday mornings: June 21, July 5, July 19.
SUMMER ART
Ages 2 to 17, create visual art that fits the “Level Up at Your Library” theme, whether it’s designing a maze or drawing a picture of your favorite athlete, as long as it’s fun! All art mediums are welcome. Pick up an entry form at the Check-Out Desk, then turn it in with your artwork by Friday, August 1st.
Check out our brochure to see when all the activities are occurring, then mark your calendars for the summer fun!
Summer Reading 2025 Printable Brochure
Need help deciding what to read?
Reading lists by age group as compiled by Librarians:
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Favorites
The Summer Reading program is generously supported by the Friends of the Fort Bragg Library.
Why Summer Reading Programs Matter (ALA)
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