Summer Reading 2025
We’re celebrating the beauty in art in all forms and how it connects us all.
All ages are welcome to join.
How to Participate?
Register and Track online using Reading Zone App with code 4fa8b.
Track on paper: Register and pick up a form at the Library
or
*Print forms at home: see below.
* If you print forms at home, please remember to visit the library to complete your registration before June 30th.
Progress
BIRTH-Age 5
Register for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Participation Gift
Sand Play Set and Mini Reading Pal
Halfway Gift
Shirt
Raffle Grand Prizes
Bilibo Seat
Jelly Blocks
Stepping Stones
Fingerpaint Set
Book Recommendations
YOUTH (Grades 1-5)
Read 15 minutes per day
Participation Gift
CYO Cup and Mini Slime
Halfway Gift
Shirt
Raffle Grand Prizes
Lego Pirate Set
Marble Maze
Art Set
Dogman Book Set
Basketball Arcade Hoop
Book Recommendations
YA (Grades 6 – 12)
Read 30 minutes per day
Participation Gift
O.T. Amigurumi Set
Halfway Gift
Shirt
Raffle Grand Prizes
Digital Drawing Tablet
Art Set
Book Set
Nanoblock Set
Buddha Board
Book Recommendations
Adults (18+)
Read 30 minutes per day
Participation Gift
$5 Gift Card
Halfway Gift
Shirt
Raffle Grand Prizes
Dry Art Set with Sketchbook
Wet Art Set with Multimedia Book
$15 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card
$25 Lifters Nutrition Gift Card plus Wellness Evaluation for winner and friend
$25 Shell Gas Card
$30 Michael’s Gift Card
2 HPL Gift Baskets with $25 Gift Card
Book Recommendations
Programs
June 2: Registration begins at 9:00 am. Our kick-off celebration runs from 5 – 7:00 pm. with face painting, snacks, an obstacle course, and our guests from Chicago Foam Party! Pick up your registration folder and gift!
June 20-21 (Time Capsule!) and July 25-26: Bonus Check-In
July 7-12: Pick-up your half-way prize
July 31: Last day of Summer Reading
August 4: Finale 5 – 7:00 pm w/special guests Incredible Bats @ 5:30pm
Remember you can earn extra tickets for Summer Reading grand prize drawings by attending library events. Check out our calendar to discover all the exciting programs happening during Summer Reading!
Summer Reading Finale
Monday, August 4
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come enjoy a live animal show, glow party, snacks, and more!
5:30 pm: Our special guests from Incredible Bats will showcase bats, bearded dragons, lizards, sloths, turtles, and more!
6:30 pm: Participation and completion prizes will be awarded along with a grand prize drawing for everyone who qualifies.
Thank you to our sponsors!
