Summer Reading Program 2025

Welcome all readers!

Summer reading is here at Elting Memorial Library! Color our world together with us this summer as we explore all sorts of different ways of being creative.

Registration

Registration begins June 23rd.

  1. Click the button below to register. Questions? Come in and the staff at the front desk can help you.

    SPECIAL NOTE: This summer, you'll be reading on a team - so pick a team when you register from the options, and help them race to victory! You can get a sneak peek at your team options below.

  2. Once registered, pick up your registration booklet, reading log, and summer reading swag at the circulation desk.

  3. Start reading! Each team this summer will read together by tracking their minutes. When you turn in a reading log full of minutes, your team races ahead towards victory! The winning team will get a trophy to share and bragging rights for the year ahead - the champions will be celebrated at the end of the summer.

    Each reading log counts as 1,000 minutes. Every 20 minutes you read, you'll fill in a bubble, and when it's all full, turn in your reading log at the front desk to get a prize! You can get as many reading logs and prizes as you want - every minute counts for your team to race ahead. Check in at the library to see how your team is doing, and encourage your teammates to read more if you're falling behind - we're all in this together!

  • A drawing of a teal tiger with light blue stripes and a pink beret. Pink text reads, "Teal Tigers"

    Teal Tigers

  • A drawing of a purple penguin wearing a purple and gray flower crown and a gray necklace with a purple heart pendant. Purple text reads, "Purple Penguins"

    Purple Penguins

  • Drawing of a red raccoon in a purple hat with a purple necklace. Purple text reads, "Red Racoons"

    Red Racoons

  • A drawing of an orange opossum with a blue and yellow party hat and a lavender boa. Blue text reads, "Orange Opossums"

    Orange Opossums

  • A drawing of a yellow yak with a green baseball cap and orange glasses. Brown text reads, "Yellow Yaks"

    Yellow Yaks

  • A drawing of a magenta monkey with a blue and yellow bolo tie. Purple text reads, "Magenta Monkeys"

    Magenta Monkeys

  • A drawing of a blue bear with a green bow tie. Blue text reads, "Blue Bears"

    Blue Bears

  • A drawing of a green gecko with a yellow crown and yellow necklace. Green text reads, "Green Geckos"

    Green Geckos

Color Your World

Libraries across the country chose this theme back in 2021 and the slogan in 2022 because art has the power to transform, uplift, and connect us. It allows us to see the world through different lenses, fostering empathy and understanding. Our 2025 theme, “Color Our World,” encourages libraries to embrace the beauty of art in all its forms, creating a colorful tapestry of experiences for everyone.

Programming this summer will draw from six areas inspired by this theme:

1. Drawing & Painting: Dive into the world of colors and shapes, exploring techniques that range from traditional to contemporary

2. Fiber Art & Fashion: Discover the tactile beauty of textiles, from weaving and knitting to fashion design.

3. Photography: Capture the world through your lens, learning the art of storytelling through images.

4. Decor & 3D Art: Transform spaces with creative decor and explore the fascinating realm of three-dimensional art.

5. Writing & Storytelling: Unleash your imagination through words, crafting stories that captivate and inspire.

6. Performing Arts/Misc: Express yourself through movement, music, and performance, celebrating the dynamic nature of the arts.