2025 Summer Reading Program

The Value of the Library’s Summer Reading Program

Studies show that access to books in summer prevents a drastic loss in reading skills, especially for kids in need. Summer reading programs encourage children and teens (as well as adults) to read for fun to prevent summer learning loss. We encourage everyone to visit the library and take part in our fun, no-cost activities for all ages, from babies to adults.  

 For Kids

Color Our World Reading Challenge | June 1 – July 31 | PreK to Teens

Parents: Download the Beanstack app and register your child for the reading challenge: https://leavenworthpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ and also ask a staff member for a paint palette for your child to track his/her reading.

Kids: As you complete each reading activity, color your paint palette and show to a staff member to add to our caterpillar.

1. Log and review up to 10 books and attend up to 9 programs

  • Take a spin on the prize wheel at the Children’s desk for each book you read

2. Log and review at least 5 books and attend 1 program to complete the challenge to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing

Grand Prizes:

  • 0-5 years: Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with carrying tote
  • Age 6-12: Day Pass to Great Wolf Lodge for 4 people
  • Age 13-17: 10th Gen iPad with screen protector
Special Activities Every Week!

Check our calendar for all of the creative programs we have planned in June and July. Registration is required for each special program; we will also have prize drawings for each age group at the end of each program.

Take and make craft kits will be available at the Children’s desk each week.

For Adults

Color Our World Reading Challenge on Beanstack | June 1 – July 31 | Adults age 18 and older

1. Download the Beanstack app and sign up for the challenge: https://leavenworthpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/

2. Log up to 10 books

  • Receive a prize for the first book logged
  • Receive an entry into the Grand Prize drawing for a $300 VISA gift card for each additional book logged (up to 10)

3. Log up to 10 reviews

  • Receive an entry into the Grand Prize drawing for each review (up to 10)

4. Attend one adult library program – can be one of our regular programs or one of the One Book, Many Neigbors programs at any of the partner libraries

  • Receive an entry into the Grand Prize drawing

5. Must log 5 books, 5 reviews and attend 1 program to complete the challenge to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing

One Book, Many Neighbors | June 2 – July 27 | Adults age 18 and older

Join us for creative journey to seven area libraries for programs inspired by the novel Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr. This thriller is set in the art world of modern day New York City and other art centers in Europe. It also includes elements of historical fiction which are based on real events of Nazi-looted art before, during and after WWII.

Visit the One Book, Many Neighbors website for details about each library’s program.

  1. See a staff member to register and receive a copy of the book and a passport to all of the programs. The book is available on hoopla for those who prefer digital formats.
  2. Read the book
  3. For every program you attend, you’ll earn a new color for the paint palette on your passport
  • Collect one color to attend the Paint & Sip Party at Z & M Twisted Vines Winery
  • Fill in at least 4 colors on your palette to be eligible to win one of the Grand Prize Baskets at the party