Summer Reading Club

Children’s Summer Reading Club

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Summer Reading Club is a free program that encourages children to continue reading over the summer break by offering fun and educational enrichment activities. Generously sponsored by the United Way of Whiteside County, SRC is open to children entering preschool through 8th grade. Registration is REQUIRED. 

2025’s Summer Reading Club theme is “Level Up at Your Library!” Play is one the many ways kids learn and grow and we can’t wait to game it up this summer! Readers will enjoy a summer of classic board games, card games, video games, and puzzles. Play helps us think in new ways, relate to others, and foster friendships.

As in years past, materials for an art project, science experiment, etc. will be available for pickup at the beginning of each week. In addition, we have a Story Walk, BINGO board, game nights, and a few other surprises planned to keep your readers active!  The first day for pickup will be Monday, June 16th with new to-go activities over the next 5 weeks. Readers have the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes and each child is guaranteed to take home free books at the end of the summer! A full schedule will be announced in June!

In an effort to reduce paper waste, we have gone completely digital with our registration. If you need assistance, call us at 815-772-7323 or email krider.odell@gmail.com.

Summer Reading at a Glance

Level Up! @ Your Library: A 5-week Summer Reading Experience
Please note that dates and features may change. You may pick up materials ANY DAY during the week. Bookmarks should be returned each week to earn a small prize and prize ticket. A final schedule will be shared with registered families at the beginning of June! We’re planning plenty of open family “game days” as well!

Week 1: Beginning the week of JUNE 16th – Welcome Week

  • Stop by Odell and pick up your reading logs and BINGO boards
  • Make Minecraft-inspired pixel art
  • June 17th @ 1pm: Niabi Zoo visit “The Race is On!”

Week 2: Beginning June 23rd —

  • Community art project: Puzzle pieces
  • June 24th @ 10am: WQPT PBS Visit with show and craft
  • June 25th 4:30-6:30 Dolly’s Book Bash with United Way

Week 3: Beginning June 30th –

  • Make Angry Bird launchers
  • Story Stroll @ Kelly Park

Week 4: Beginning July 7th –

  • Perler Bead party – DIY keychains & magnets
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Week 5: Beginning July 14th –
  • Mario & Luigi Slime
  • July 15th @ 1pm – Rock’n Reptiles & Awesome Amphibians with the Mississippi River Valley Museum & Aquarium

July 21-26 — Prize Week! Drop off remaining reading logs, pick up swag, and register for grand prizes!307 S. Madison St. / Morrison, IL 61270

Contact us at (815) 772-7323 or krider.odell@gmail.com

 

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