ARLS 2025 Summer Reading Program
June 1- August 16, 2025
Children’s and Teen’s Summer Reading
Kids of ALL ages, make sure to come in and register for the Summer Reading Program at your library! Read books, come to fun library programs win prizes!
*Register for Summer Reading before July 5 for the chance to win tickets to a Tri-City Chili Peppers game on July 23rd.
Ages 0-5: Read 20 Books
Ages 6-12: Read 6 Books
Ages 13-18: Read 4 Books
Want to join Summer Reading, but prefer to log your books online? We will be using the Beanstack app again this year.
Adult Summer Reading
This year, participants have two exciting options to play: the Classic Edition and the Parenting Edition. All finishers win a 2025 SRP Tote Bag and an entry into the grand prize drawing! Pick up an entry form at any ARLS branch or download and print below or join us on Beanstack.
Classic Edition: Aimed at adults aged 18 and above, read 4 books in 11 weeks. Choose books from our challenge categories to broaden your reading horizons or read any 4 books of your choice.
Parenting Edition: Geared towards caregivers of children, read 10 picture books to your child over the course of 11 weeks. Collaborate with your child to select books from our challenge categories, encouraging discussions about your shared reading interests, or simply read any 10 picture books you
All finishers receive an ARLS branded tote (while supplies last), new this year in 2025. They are blue and have a fun library quote on them! All finishers are also entered to win a grand prize, and this year the grand prize will be an iPad.
FAQs:
- Audiobooks count as books.
- People should only participate in one way, either classic or parenting.
- Opting out of the challenge categories is great and welcome. We just want to give options for all readers.
