The primary goal of the Summer Reading Challenge is to promote the importance of reading. The benefits of reading include stimulating the mind, reducing stress, expanding vocabulary, improving memory, and strengthening concentration. For school-age children in particular, summer reading helps prevent learning loss over the summer months. The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge will offer programming for all ages, along with easy-to-use reading records to record your summer reading journey. Weekly prizes and grand prize drawings will be available for all participants in the challenge. Programs marked with a red asterisk on the calendar require registration. Additional program information can be found on the Programs & Events page of this website.
2025 Summer Reading Challenge Calendar of Events
June, July, and August programming information is available on the online calendar located on the Programs & Events Page. You can also view a pdf of the calendar here:
More detailed program information can be found in the summer programming brochure available here:
General information about how to participate and win prizes can be found here:
Attention teens! Incoming 8th graders through outgoing seniors: Do you need volunteer hours, or are you looking for something productive to do this summer? We have available in-person volunteer opportunities for you!
Here’s how it works:
1. Stop in the library for a Teen Volunteer Guidelines form or view it here:
Read over the form and sign it. If you are under 16, have your parent sign the form too.
2. Sign up for volunteer shifts on the printed out Volunteer Sign Up at the Children’s Information Desk. Don’t forget to mark your calendar with the shifts you choose.
3. Check in with a staff member at the beginning and end of each shift. Teen volunteers will receive a grand prize drawing slip for each hour completed.
4. Don’t forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! This is a perfect way to keep track of your reading and earn entries to win great prizes!
If you have any questions about volunteering or about the Summer Reading Challenge for teens, please email jfick@waterford.lib.wi.us.
Teens can win prizes for reading, too!
Teens can participate in the Summer Reading Challenge by completing activities on a weekly Bingo sheet. Turn in your sheet each week for a small prize, a grand prize drawing slip and the next week’s Bingo sheet.
Summer Reading Challenge for Adults
Adults can participate in the Summer Reading Challenge by completing activities listed on the Adult Summer Reading Challenge sheet. Ask for one when registering or at the information desk. Complete activities on your challenge sheet to earn prizes ! Happy Reading!