SUMMER READING

“Read. Read. Read. Just don’t read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different style.” – R.L. Stine

KEEP YOUR MIND ENGAGED OVER THE SUMMER

Summer Reading is Spokane Public Library’s free, annual program to keep kids learning over the summer from June 1 – September 15. There are lots of ways to participate!

Pick up a copy of our Summer Reading magazines for kids and teens: Spokane Somersault (kids) and Summer Boredom Buster (teens).
Attend a free event.
Track your time spent reading and earn a free book for reading 15 hours!
Complete our diverse reading challenge coloring sheet.
Complete book bingo.
Participate in our bookmark contest.
Print out our Summer Reading crossword.

EARN A FREE BOOK

Challenge yourself to read 15 hours this summer. Track your reading, design your own avatar, and earn badges from our online Summer Reading experience. Claim your free prize book at your favorite library between June 1 and September 15.

FANTASTIC FREE PROGRAMS

One of the best parts of Summer Reading are the fun and free activities! This year, join us for Pollinator Party, Launch It, and Art Journal events for kids, and Nerf Wars and Escape Rooms for teens. Check out our calendar to learn more!

SOMERSAULT INTO SUMMER!

Pick up a copy of Spokane Somersault, the kids summer reading magazine packed with fun activities to make this your best summer yet. Try science experiments, stargazing, reading activities, recipes, and even growing your own food! Check out our magazines from last year here: Spokane Somersault 2021 (Kids) or the Summer Boredom Buster 2021, a teen zine.

THANK YOU, FRIENDS and FOUNDATION!

Thank you to Friends of the Spokane Public Library for their generous annual support of the Summer Reading program. With their support, we purchase thousands of summer reading prize books each year and they cover a portion of the printing costs of Spokane Somersault. And thank you to the Spokane Public Library Foundation for their contribution to this year’s Summer Boredom Buster.

SUMMER READING events