Summer reading is a favorite tradition for many families. Kids of all ages can avoid the summer slide, sharpen their reading skills and earn prizes by participating in this summer staple.
Check out the following summer reading programs offered by libraries in the greater Cleveland/Akron area.
Barberton Library
June 2-August 11
The “Libraries Rock!” summer reading program includes special programming and the chance for participants to earn prizes. Paper slips and reading logs are available for pick up at the library, or participate online.
Cleveland Public Library
June 10-August 2
The goal of the “Cleveland Reads” program, which carries the theme of “Celebrate Our ABCs” this year, is for children in kindergarten through 12th grade to nurture social-emotional growth through literacy. The reading challenge includes recommended reading lists, special events and activities, and more. Earn points and win prizes by reading books and logging your progress online.
Cuyahoga County Public Library
June 1-July 31
In the “Adventure Begins At Your Library” summer reading challenge, participants can track their reading progress for entries to win prizes. Register to participate online or in-person at your local branch.
Cuyahoga Falls Library
May 23-August
All ages are welcome to participate in the summer reading program. Log reading minutes and be entered to win weekly prizes, as well as a grand prize at the end of the program.
Elyria Public Library System
May 28-July 31
“Adventure Begins at Your Library” during this summer’s reading program, which features in-person events and prizes. All ages are welcome to participate; registration and tracking takes place through Beanstack.
Fairport Harbor Public Library
June 3-July 29
During the Summer Library Celebration, adults, teens and children will earn chances at prizes for visiting the library, borrowing materials, reading daily, attending programs and events, and more. All participants will receive a free gift just for registering; child and teen participants also will receive a new book for their home library at the end of the summer ice cream social.
Geauga County Public Library
June 1-July 31
The “Adventure Begins at Your Library” online summer reading program is for all ages. Patrons can register online, track their summer reading activity digitally with Beanstack, and earn great prizes.
Heights Libraries (Cleveland Heights-University Heights)
June 1-August 10
In the “Read, Renew, Repeat!s” program, summer reading is going green (and digital), with less paper but all the same fun. Participants of all ages can log reading via Beanstack, earn raffle tickets, and enter prize drawings.
Hudson Library & Historical Society
June 3-July 27
All ages can participate in this year’s “Adventure Begins at Your Library” online summer reading program. Use Beanstack to log books and find and activity challenges. Every child who registers before June 3 will be entered to win a prize from the Akron RubberDucks.
Lakewood Public Library
May 10-August 12
This year’s Summer Reading Club theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” is open to readers of all ages. Participants can track their reading online or in-person to earn prizes.
Medina County District Library
May 22-August 17
The 2024 Summer Reading Game offers kids and teens the opportunity to log their reading and earn prizes. Children ages birth to fifth grade who log their reading for 30 days will win prizes; kids and teens entering grades sixth through 12th in the fall who read for 20 hours over the course of the summer will be entered to win one of eight grand prizes.
Mentor Public Library
May 30-July 27
Kids, teens and adults can join this year’s “Adventure Begins at Your Library” summer reading program. Participants log their reading using Beanstack to earn rewards and raffle tickets for prizes.
Rocky River Public Library
June 1-July 27
Go on an adventure at RRPL this summer with the “Adventure Begins At Your Library” summer reading program. Readers of all ages are invited to earn prizes and tickets. Sign up in person at the Children’s and Adult Services desks or through Beanstack.
Twinsburg Library
May 28-August 3
The “Adventure Begins At Your Library” program lets participants of all ages track progress using Beanstack; there also is an activity board for children ages birth to entering fifth grade and one for students entering grades sixth through 12th.
Westlake Porter Public Library
June 1-August 1
Westlake Porter Public Library is challenging all ages to read or listen to books each day this summer. Participating families can track Summer Library Challenge progress with Beanstack. Complete 15 days of reading and go on one adventure to earn your halfway prize. Complete 30 days of reading and another adventure to earn a completion reward and receive more entries for the grand prize raffle
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library
May 28-July 20
Join the “Adventure Begins At Your Library” reading challenge this summer through Beanstack or at the library, and you will have the chance to win prizes including gift cards, brand-new books, and much more. Earn raffle tickets and prizes by tracking your reading, attending library events, writing reviews and completing other special activities.
