Summer Reading June 1st - August 31st
Summer Reading is here! We have challenges, events, and prizes for all ages. So, whether you are under a year old or over 100, we have something to keep you engaged this summer.
Click the images above to check out our monthly calendar for what is going on from June through August, or see what each age category has in store below!
Summer Reading for Kids (Ages 0 - 9)
- Get ready for a summer full of reading, exploring, and prizes! Complete 5 squares in a row on your BINGO card, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, to earn a mini animal fidget surprise or a board book and have a tree planted in your honor at a local park. Feeling ambitious? Complete a full Blackout by finishing every square on the card to earn another mini animal fidget surprise or board book! Need a little flexibility? You can always substitute any activity square with 10 minutes of reading instead. Every page turned helps your imagination grow, and helps our community grow, too!
- Turn your summer reading into something wild! Complete 5 squares in a row on your BINGO card, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, to earn a mini animal fidget surprise, or our book trading cards, and have a tree planted in your honor at a local park. Want an even bigger challenge? Complete a full Blackout by finishing every square on the card to earn another mini animal fidget surprise or more book trading cards! If there’s an activity square you’re unable to complete, no worries, you can substitute it with 30–60 minutes of reading instead. Read, explore, and help grow both your imagination and your community this summer!
Download Your Bingo Sheet Here (Ages 0-4)
Download Your Bingo Sheet Here (Ages 5-9)
Teen Summer Reading (Ages 10 - 18)
Participate in the challenge this year and snag some cool prizes like:
- Stress cube
- Enamel pin
- Vinyl sticker
- Tiny duck
Download Your Bingo Sheet Here
Adult Summer Reading (Ages 19+)
Adults don’t have to miss out on the fun either! Pick up a bingo sheet and partake in your own summer reading challenge as you mark off your bingo card and earn cool prizes like:
- Emotional support veggies
- Build your own mini plants
- Coffee cups
- Fancy Pens
Download Your Bingo Sheet Here
FAQ
How does the Summer Reading Program Work?
Everybody no matter their age will receive a bingo card with activities curated to their age bracket. Each time you accomplish an activity on the bingo card we will stamp the block, once you complete a bingo you earn a prize!
What if I can't do a specific activity on my bingo card?
No worries, we have you covered! You can replace any activity on the bingo card with 20-60 minutes of reading.
How long does the Summer Reading Program Run?
Summer reading runs from June 1st to August 31st, and we accept any Bingos completed during that period through September 30th.
Who can participate in the Summer Reading Program?
Summer reading is for all ages! We have categories for the following age brackets:
0-4
5-9
10-18
19+
* A 18-year-old who has completed high school may choose to participate in the adult challenge or teen challenge.
* A 19-year-old who is still in high school may choose if they wish to participate in the teen challenge or the adult challenge.
What are the Prizes this Year?
Registration Prize Books:
Youth ages 0-18 will earn a free book or VOX Book Trading Cards (ages 0-9) for registering
Participants may choose any book that fits their interest/reading level
0-4 Prizes:
Prize options: Mini animal fidget (random surprise), VOX Trading Cards, or board book
5-9 Prizes:
Prize options: Mini animal fidget (random surprise), book, or VOX book trading cards
Teen Prizes:
Prize options: Stress cube, enamel pin, vinyl sticker, or tiny duck
Raffle Prizes: 4 name a teen computer
Adult Prizes:
Prize options: Pens, emotional support veggies, build your own mini succulent, or coffee cup
Raffle Prizes: 3 name a book drop, 3 name a book cart
What Events will there be this Summer?
We have a lot in store for all ages this summer! Check out the entire schedule down below.
Find the Plant:
A passive program where patrons (adults too!) can find a picture of a plant native to Washington somewhere in the library each week. Anyone who finds the plant gets a bookmark. Each week, there will be a new plant and a new bookmark. There are 10 different bookmark designs and participants who collect at least 8 of them will receive a seed bomb at the end of the summer. There will be opportunities to collect missed bookmarks at the end of the summer.
Outreach:
We will be at the Farmers’ Market on the 2nd Tuesday of each month throughout the Summer.
All-Ages Events:
Pride & Plants: June 13, 2:00-4:00
Puzzlepalooza 2026: June 20, 4:00-5:30
Magician Brian Ledbetter: June 26, 11:00
Tusko’s Super Summer Scavenger Hunt: July 13-18
Reptile Lady: July 31, 2:30-3:30
Family Events:
Messtival: July 1 @ Skagit River Park, 12:00-2:00
Family Loteria: July 10, 1:00
Family Fort Night: July 17, 6:00-8:00
Stuffie Sleepover: August 7, 2:00-6:00
Kids Programs:
Recurring Programs:
Creative Chaos, Mondays 1-3 (starting 6/29)
Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays 11-11:30 (starting 6/17)
Baby Storytime, Wednesdays 10:30-11 (starting 6/17)
Storytime in the Park @ Riverfront Park, Thursdays 11:00 (starting 7/2)
Discovery Lab, Thursdays 1-3 (starting 7/2)
Sensory Indoor Recess, First Thursdays 4:30-5:30
Storytots Storytime, Fridays 11:00 (starting 7/3)
Special Events:
Animal Crossing IRL: June 22-27 In-person programs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:00-3:00 Passive programs throughout the library/week
Nerf War: July 25, 6:00-7:30
GameTruck: August 1, 1:00-3:00
Teen Programs:
We are in the progress of adding a new teen service specialist to our team this summer, so teen activites will be limited as we get our new librarian up to speed. Please keep an eye on our calendars and newsletter for any upcoming teen events we may add over the summer.
Adult Programs:
Regular programs:
Adult Board Games: First Tuesday, 6:00-9:00
Quarterly Book Club: July 8th, 6:00-7:00. Books set on a Train
Lusty Literates Book Club: 3rd Saturday, 10:30-12:00
Crafternoon: 3rd Saturday 1:30-2:30, 4th Friday 4:30-5:30
Adult D&D: Every Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
Adult TTRPG: Every Monday, 6:00-8:00
Thirst for Learning: First Thursday (not June) 6:00-7:30
Special programs:
Robert Burns, Rebels in the Wild: August 12, 6:00-7:30