Summer Reading 2024

June 26 to August 7

2024 Summer Reading Program Read Renew Repeat

The Summer Reading Program's theme this year is "Read, Renew, Repeat", so many of our programs will feature the idea of conservation. Conservation as a movement focuses on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. Summer Reading is for ALL AGES. Sign up above to participate, and scroll down to see what we have planned.

Download printable event calendar


Children's Summer Reading Program

Ages 12 and Under

The Summer Reading Program for kids ages 12 and under features a number of fun and exciting events and programs! Check out our event calendar using the link below to register for the events that you wish to attend, and for more information on each program. Looking for fun activities? Pick up a Summer Reading Packet in the Children's Room filled with info and activities. Also download and print the Coloring Contest page for your age group, color it in, and return it to the Children's Room with your name, age, and phone number on the back.

Earn a scratch ticket every time you borrow reading materials (books, audiobooks, magazines) OR attend a library event (2 tickets per day max)!

➢ Uncover a tree or leaf and choose a prize.
➢ Uncover "raffle" and enter for a chance to win one of the weekly raffle prizes.   

Kid's Events     Download Coloring Contest Pages


Teen's Summer Reading Program

Ages 13-18

Earn a scratch ticket every time you borrow reading materials (books, audiobooks, magazines) OR attend a library event (2 tickets per day max)!

➢ Uncover a tree or leaf and choose a prize.
➢ Uncover "raffle" and enter for a chance to win one of the raffle prizes.

Teen Events

 

 

 


Adult's Summer Reading Program

Ages 19+

Earn a scratch ticket every time you borrow reading materials (books, audiobooks, magazines) OR attend a library event (2 tickets per day max)!

➢ Uncover a tree or leaf and choose a prize.
➢ Uncover "raffle" and enter for a chance to win one of the raffle prizes.

Adult Events

 

 

 


Bookmark Design Contest

Ages 4-18

Create an original bookmark design for our 2024 Bookmark Contest! Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL. Download the bookmark template and instructions or pick up a copy at the library. Design your bookmark using our Summer Reading Program theme "Read, Renew, Repeat." Winners will be chosen in the following age categories:

  • 4-6
  • 7-9
  • 10-12
  • 13-15
  • 16-18