Summer Reading Programs in Southern RI!
*Please note, local library programs are added as they come in from the library!
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The Summer Reading Program, sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), is a cooperative effort among libraries in Rhode Island to motivate children and teens to read for pleasure and to help them maintain their reading skills during the summer months.
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Listed alphabetically by town
Ashaway Free Library
15 Knight Street
Ashaway, Hopkinton, RI 02804
(401) 377-2770
The Summer Reading Program starts on Monday, June 26!
You can sign up beginning on Tuesday, June 20.
The last day to earn prizes will be Friday, August 18.
Kids can earn up to 10 prizes, one for every five 15-minute reading sessions.
The library will also have these fun, fantastic events.
They’re free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Please email ashawayfreelibrary@gmail.com to sign up.
Block Island |
Island Free Library9 Dodge StreetBlock Island, RI 02807(401) 466-3233 |  |
Come sign up for summer reading and enjoy food, games and prizes! Adults, teens and kids can all sign up for summer reading at www.islandfreelibrary.beanstack.com – registration opens on the 23rd !
Carolina |
Clark Memorial Library
7 Pinehurst Drive
Carolina, RI 02812
Phone: (401) 364-6100
Kids Program
For kids in grades K-5. Read 15 minutes a day and come in each week with you reading log for cool prizes and special library events.
Teen Program
For youth in 6th grade and up. Teens and Tweens read over the summer and may complete activities at the library for scratch off cards to win prizes or enter for our grand prize drawing at the Ice Cream Party.
Get a card by:
- Signing up for Summer Reading
- Checking out 3 or more items
- Submitting a Book Review
- Attending an SRP Event
- Signing up for a library card
Students entering 5th-8th grades in the Chariho School District can use this program to help complete their summer reading book reports.
Students Entering Chariho High School may also use the Summer Reading Program to help complete their Summer Reading Studies.
Find out more about their Summer Reading Program here!
Charlestown |
Cross Mills Public Library
4417 Old Post Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-6211
Summer reading kicks off June 21st!
https://www.crossmills.org/library/
Exeter |
Exeter Public Library
773 Ten Rod Road
Exeter, RI 02822
Summer Reading June 27 to August 25, 2023
Read To Me Club (Birth-5)
Pre-Readers (birth-5) will receive a Read to Me bingo card and a prize for filling their whole card!
Youth Summer Reading (ages 6-12)
Independent readers (6-12) will receive a reading necklace and a bingo card when they sign-up. Children will earn colored beads and charms for getting Bingo and coming to the library for programs. Prizes will be awarded to kids who fill their whole bingo card!
Teen Summer Reading (ages 13-18)
Teens 13+ will receive a reading log and will earn a Next To Nowhere gift card after reading 5 books.
Hope Valley |
Langworthy Public Library
24 Spring Street
Hope Valley RI 02832
Check out the library for details here!
Narragansett |
Maury Loontjens Memorial Library
35 Kingstown Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-789-9507
support@narlib.org
Youth Services Summer Reading!
Summer reading sign ups begin Monday June 26th! Ages 3-18 can come in and sign up for our paper tracking sheet or our
Beanstack app. Earn prizes, coupons, and raffle tickets based on how much time you read! Sign ups end Sat. 7/22, and
Summer Reading ends 8/12. For more info, come in and speak to Miss. Rebecca or Ms. Jane, or call (401) 789-9507 x2.
The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library also has an Adult Summer Reading program happening too! A way for both you and your little one can have fun this Summer together!
More information for the children's Summer Reading Programs here!
Find more information for the Adult Summer Reading Program here!
North Kingstown |
Davisville Free
481 Davisville Rd
North Kingstown, RI
(401) 884-5524
This summer, find your voice!
Log the days you read to earn badges and rewards.
Read and Complete Activities to Earn Badges
Log the days you read and complete activities to earn badges and raffle tickets for a chance to earn a raffle prize! All participants receive a prize book, as well.
Find Your Voice Summer 2023
Jun 25, 2023 - Aug 6, 2023
Check out more information on their Summer Reading Program here!
North Kingstown Free Library
100 Boone Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 294-3306
Summer Reading Kick off Tuesday June 27th!
The first 100 people to sign up for summer reading at nklibrary.beanstack.org or through the beanstack tracker app and join us from 6pm-7pm will get a free Kona ice. The first 100 children will receive a free book and bookmark courtsey of the Friends of the North Kingstown Free Library
Saunderstown |
Willett Free Library
45 Ferry Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
401-294-2081
Sail Away With a Good Book!
July 5 - August 18, 2023
Our summer reading challenge:
Our summer reading challenge:
Scallywags (ages 0-12) read 6 books in 6 weeks
Buccaneers (ages 13-17) read 3 books in 6 weeks
Swashbucklers (ages 18+) read 2 books in 6 weeks
South Kingstown |
Peace Dale Library
1057 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-1555
Kingston Free Library
2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 783-8254
Robert Beverly Hale Library
2601 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI 02879
(401) 783-5386
http://www.skpl.org/728/South-Kingstown-Public-Library
Children's Summer Program Kickoff Party
Monday, June 26, 5:00-7:00 PM
Peace Dale Library
Families can get summer started by dropping by the Peace Dale Library between 5:00-7:00 pm for ice cream novelties or popsicles, sidewalk chalk, crafts, and a StoryWalk®. We'll be outside in good weather, inside if it rains!
Made possible in part by the RI Office of Library and Information Services and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Friends of the Peace Dale Library, Friends of the Kingston Free Library, and Friends of the Robert Beverly Hale Library, with additional support from Shaws and Stop & Shop.
Westerly |
Westerly Public Library
44 Broad Street
Westerly RI 02891
401-596-2877
Runs from June 17th - September 2nd
Our Summer Reading Programs have begun! This year's theme is "Raise Your Voice", and we have activities, events, and end-of-summer prize drawings for all ages. Sign up now by visiting westerlylibrary.beanstack.org, or register in person at the library. Every person who registers will be automatically entered into our drawing, and have the opportunity to pick out a free book. Read on for more details on the programs for individual age groups, and check out our events calendar to see all the great programs throughout the summer.
Kids Summer Reading Program (birth-3rd grade)
Kids earn a badge for every 15 minutes read (or being read to!), writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards any of the prizes in our end-of-summer drawing. Prizes include: a NASA Lunar Telescope, Orbeez Sensation Station, and a Mini Ride Along Scooter. Visit the Kids page on our website for more information, resources, and book lists (including that Battle of the Books lists)
Tween Summer Reading Program (4th-6th grade)
Tweens earn a badge for every 30 minutes of reading, writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards any of the prizes in our end-of-summer drawing. Prizes include: a Golden Snitch Perplexus Game, Giant Sumo Balls, and a Minecraft Magnetic Puzzle Book.
Teen Summer Reading Program (7th-12th grade)
Teens earn a badge for every 60 minutes of reading, writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards our end-of-summer drawing for a chance to win one of our amazing Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce gift cards. Visit the Teen page on our website for booklists, personalized recommendations, and more!
Adult Summer Reading Program (18 years old and up)
Adults also earn a badge for every 60 minutes of reading, as well as writing book reviews, exploring different genres, attending our programs, and participating in other fun challenges. You'll get a ticket for every badge you earn, which can be put towards our end-of-summer drawing for a chance to win a gift card from the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, which can be used in hundreds of businesses and restaurants in the area.
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