Summer Reading Program
Color our world! Sign for the Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, June 2. This program is for all ages and abilities.
The Kids Reading Program ends July 17 (Carnival Day). To receive a bracelet for the Carnival, your child must complete all 6 weeks of our 2025 Summer Reading Program.
Picture books are recommended for ages 0-6 years. Reading logs are available to pick up in the Children's Area of the library. Limit one log per week, per child.
The reading logs have a color-by-number activity for your child. Read a total of 8 books from the library to complete each weekly reading log. Completed reading logs must have ALL the colors unlocked and include a full name and phone number to qualify for entry into weekly prize drawings.
Chapter books are recommended for ages 7-12 years. Reading logs are available to pick up in the Children's Area of the library. Limit one log per week, per child.
The reading logs have a color-by-number activity for your child. Read books from the library to complete each weekly reading log. For every 10 min spent reading, a new color is unlocked. A total of 1 hr. 40 min. is needed to unlock all the colors. Completed reading logs must have ALL the colors unlocked and include a full name and phone number to qualify for entry into weekly prize drawings.
The Teen Reading Program is for ages 13-17 years. Reading logs can be picked up at the Reference Desk or Circulation Desk at the time of registration. Completed reading logs must include a full name and phone number.
Read books from the library and record the titles on the reading log. Show the log to library staff to receive a raffle ticket for each recorded title. Raffle tickets can be entered into a drawing for various prizes. (Tickets can be entered anytime throughout the program. The drawing will take place at the end of the program.)
The reading logs have an optional color-by-number activity for you to complete on the reverse side. Colors are unlocked each time a new book title is recorded.
The Adult Reading Program is for ages 18+ years. Reading logs can be picked up at the Reference Desk or Circulation Desk at the time of registration. Completed reading logs must include a full name and phone number.
Read books from the library and record the titles on the reading log. Show the log to library staff to receive a raffle ticket for each recorded title. Raffle tickets can be entered into a drawing for various prizes. (Tickets can be entered anytime throughout the program. The drawing will take place at the end of the program.)
The reading logs have an optional color-by-number activity for you to complete on the reverse side. Colors are unlocked each time a new book title is recorded.
Sponsors
Special thanks to Community First Credit Union; Finishline Auto Body Shop; Friends of the Library; Howard City Dental, PLLC ; Howard City Veterinary Services; Independent Bank; PLM Lake & Land Management; Select Care Physical Therapy; Jerry and Judy Sipp; Tri-County Equipment & Repair; and Wolverine Worldwide - Howard City.
In-Kind Supporters
Great Wakes, Grand Rapids Griffins, Grand Rapids Rise, Howard City Fire Department, Jak's Rentals & Supplies, Jean's Pizza Cafe, Meijer, Pizza Hut, Skate Estate, and Village of Howard City. Thank you for your support!