Summer is a time for swimming at the pool, riding bikes, sleeping in, and playing with friends. But it is also a great time for relaxing reading for fun and keeping their minds busy and active just as much as their bodies.
Many local libraries around Wheaton, IL have summer reading programs that encourage kids to continue reading all summer long. These challenges can either help them branch out into new genres or authors, include free t-shirts, entice them with cool prizes at the end of the summer for completion, entered into raffles for museum tickets or local giveaways, or just give kids a way to hold themselves accountable. Even more fun, lots of libraries have fun kick-off events that help kids get signed up, and have some fun while they're there!
Read on below for all the details:
Summer Reading Programs
Helen Plum Library: May 1st - August 3rd
Wheaton Public Library: May 24th - July 31st
Carol Stream Library: May 28th - August 11th
Warrenville Library: June 1st - July 31st
Winfield Library: June 1st - July 31st
Glenside Library: June 1st - July 31st
Glen Ellyn Library: June 1st – July 31st
Bloomingdale Library: June 3rd - July 27th
West Chicago Library: June 10th - August 10th
Summer Reading Progam Events
- Sat June 1, 9:00 PM, Summer Reading: Kona Ice Kickoff Event; Glenside Library
- Sat June 1, 1:00 PM, Summer Reading Kick-off & Ice Cream Social, Wheaton Public Library
- Sat June 1, all day, Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff, Warrenville Public Library
- Sat June 1, 2:00 PM Summer Reading Opening Ceremonies Carol Stream Public Library
- Mon June 3, 6:30 PM, Summer Reading Kickoff!; Winfield Public Library
- Mon June 10, 7:00 PM Ice Cream Social, Glen Ellyn Public Library
- Wed July 31, Summer Reading Party, Helen Plum Library
Need help finding some new books? Check with your local librarian - they have TONS of great ideas for new books keep your little ones engaged. We also love these curated lists from ReadBrightly.com:
- The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 3 – 5
- The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 6 – 8
- The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 9 – 12
- The Ultimate YA Summer Reading List
