All aboard for a summer of Reading on the River!
Kids and teens can earn prizes by reading and having fun all summer long! Summer Reading returns to all 41 Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) branches from May 31 to July 31.
This year's theme is Reading on the River, and it’s all about Cincinnati’s wildlife, rich steamboat and water transportation history, and other Queen City fun. Learn more at chpl.org/summer.
Kickoff Summer Reading with an Event!
Branches across CHPL are kicking off Summer Reading with fun kickoff events! From carnivals to scavenger hunts to performances, there’s something for everyone in the family.
View a full list of kickoff events here.
How to Get Started
You can begin your Summer Reading adventure at any of CHPL’s 41 locations through July 31. Upon joining, kids and teens will receive a Summer Reading challenge sheet, book to keep, and a Cincinnati Reds voucher for two view-level tickets (while supplies last).
Read to Collect Prizes
Kids and teens can turn in their 25-Day Challenge (kids) or Bingo Challenge (teens) sheet between June 24-July 31 to win one of the following prizes: a pop-it ball, vinyl sticker sheet, sunglasses, or sidewalk chalk.
If you turned in the initial sheet and want to keep going, pick up a bonus challenge by July 16 at any branch. Complete it for another prize!
Five Goals of Summer Reading
Summer Reading returns year after year to encourage kids and teens to get lost in a book, spend time at their favorite Library locations (or explore a new one), and strengthen their literacy skills—all while having fun! Read on for five goals of this year's program:
- Keep kids and teens engaged with learning over the summer by giving them the chance to practice their reading skills.
- Connecting kids and teens to the Library and our wonderful staff, resources, collection, and services.
- Put books in the hands of youth! Kids and teens who sign up for Summer Reading can pick out a book to keep. We aim for equity by meeting underserved youth where they're at and giving away books. This helps families in under-resourced neighborhoods build their home libraries.
- Encouraging creativity, discovery, and exploration! Along with reading, kids and teens can track related activities like attending a Library event, making art, taking a walk in their neighborhood, and more.
- Have fun!
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