Summer@RPL - Reading Public Library

Welcome to Summer@RPL… Let’s Unearth a Story!

Summer@RPL takes place from June 13 – August 8 at all RPL branches. Kids and teens can pick up a Summer Activity Log or Reading Log at any branch and earn stamps by reading or completing activities and challenges.

Who Can Participate in Summer@RPL?

Children

Win prizes or a free book when you read or complete challenges! Plus, earn raffle entries along the way to win raffle baskets or gift cards.

Teens

Teens can also win prizes, free books, and raffle entries by reading and completing challenges!

Adults

Summer@RPL is for adults, too! Earn chances to win raffle prizes every time you read a book. Plus, earn extra raffle entries by completing our Book Bingo challenge! Learn more.

Here’s how it works:

Each stamp earns 1 raffle ticket. You can earn stamps by completing a challenge or by reading for 20 minutes. Tickets can be used for a chance to win raffle baskets or gift cards. Any tickets beyond 25 are entered for the grand prize.
Every 5 stamps earns a free book and a prize of your choice (up to 5 prizes total).

Stop by the library to get started, or ask a librarian if you have questions!

PS – Adult Summer@RPL works a little bit different! Learn more on our website.

Upcoming Programs

Kick Off Parties

Get ready for Summer@RPL! Join us for our annual kick-off party filled with fun for the whole family. Activities include a balloon artist (11:30-1:30), special guests, food and refreshments, games, activities, and so much more. Don’t miss this celebration to start summer 2026.

Northeast: 6/6 at 12PM
Northwest: 6/9 at 3:30PM
Main: 6/13 at 11:30AM – 2PM

Ridiculous Nicholas Super Science Show

A hilarious, family-friendly one-man circus show complete with mind-boggling magic, juggling, and mime skits! The Super Science Show mixes outrageous fun with biology, physics, and chemistry — making learning unforgettable.

Monday, June 15
- Main: 10:30 AM
- Southeast: 12:30PM
Tuesday, June 16
- Northeast: 3PM
- Northwest: 5PM

Fossil Exploration

Enjoy hands-on exploration of fossils with a Museum educator and make your very own trace fossil craft!

Wednesday, June 24
- Southeast: 10AM
  Main: 3:30PM
Wednesday, July 22
- Northwest: 3:30PM
  Northeast: 5:30PM

C3BRIX Lego Program

A hands-on program with thousands of Lego pieces, games, challenges, and creative fun! This program is facilitated by Cody Wells, owner of C3Brix, and a nationally known Lego artist whose work has been featured on television, websites and in print. The program encourages children to use their imagination, think outside the box and build anything they can imagine.

Wednesday, July 1st
- Main: 10:30AM
- Southeast: 2:30PM
- Northeast: 5PM

Critter Connections

If you enjoy holding, touching and learning about fascinating animals that are rarely seen close-up, you don’t want to miss Critter Connections! Meet a variety of creatures, including snakes, skinks, geckos, turtles, tortoises, hissing cockroaches, rabbits, and guinea pigs. There will be plenty of safe, supervised opportunities to touch and hold them!

Monday, July 13
- Main: 10AM
- Southeast: 12PM
Tuesday, July 14
- Northeast: 3PM
- Northwest: 5PM

Library Field Trips

Blue Marsh Lake: 7/7 at 10:30AM
Nolde Forest: 7/21 at 10:30AM
Berks Nature: 7/30 at 10:30AM

Registration is required by contacting nancy.maurer@readingpubliclibrary.org or 610-655-6350 ext. 236.

Author Visit with Kevin McCloskey

Thanks to a generous United Way grant, local author and illustrator Kevin McCloskey will be visiting all four Reading Public Library locations to share his comic-themed books, including his newest release, Wild About Capybaras! Books will be given to all participants while supplies last.

Monday, August 3
- Southeast: 10:45AM
- Northwest: 2PM
Wednesday, August 5
- Northeast: 12:30PM
- Main: 3PM

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Pages for Pets Reading Challenge

All ages can participate in a free reading challenge to unlock the adoption of a shelter pet at Humane PA from Monday, June 22 to Friday, July 24 to help.