GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —
Kent County
Kent District Library
Summer Wonder June 5-August 12
Inspire. Imagine. Create. Children are challenged to read books and earn some great prizes. There are kickoff events during the first week of June at various KDL branches.
https://kdl.org/summer/
Grand Rapids Public Library
Summer Reading Challenge May 29-September 4
Discover new hobbies, interests, and skills through GRPL’s fun and educational reading challenge designed for all ages. Sign up online or in-person at any GRPL location to receive your Summer Reading Challenge passport. Follow the challenges and track your progress by marking pages as you go. Earn mini prizes for meeting reading milestones and, once you’ve completed all 12 activities in your passport, drop by any GRPL location to get your grand prize! Participation is free and does not require a library card. https://www.grpl.org/summerreading/
Check out these fun summer reading events at Grand Rapids-area parks:
Storytime in the Park
Garfield Park – every Tuesday from June 6- Aug. 29 from 6:30-8:30pm
There will be stories, summer treats and book giveaways.
13 On Your Side will be broadcasting live during the kick-off event on Tuesday, June 6. Come out and play our “Blinko” game, hear some of our on-air team read books in our story circle, and enjoy a summer evening of reading and fun!
ReadGR Summer Literacy CelebrationsJune 13 MLK Park - Canceled due to weather
July 18 Roosevelt Park
August 8 Lincoln Park
From 6:30-8:30 pm
There will be stories, summer treats and book giveaways.
13 On Your Side will be broadcasting live during each of these three events. Come out and play our “Blinko” game, hear some of our on-air team read books in our story circle, and enjoy a summer evening of reading and fun!
Ottawa County
Coopersville Area District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://coopersvillelibrary.org/
Georgetown Township Public Library
Participate in the library’s summer reading program: https://www.gtpl.org/245/Youth-Services
Herrick District Library – Holland
Sign up or long in to participate in reading challenges for all ages. Readers earn badges by reading or completing activities. https://herrickdl.beanstack.org/reader365
Loutit District Library – Grand Haven
Join in The Grand Adventure: A Summer Challenge for All Ages May 30-July 31
The Grand Adventure is a lifelong learning game with something for everyone! Whether you are reading on the beach, listening to a road trip audiobook, or attending a library program, earn Adventure Points while you read, learn, and have fun! It’s free to participate, you don’t have to have a library card, and the challenge is open to everyone! https://www.loutitlibrary.org/summer-reading/
Patmos Library – Hudsonville
Participate in the library’s summer reading program.
https://www.patmoslibrary.org/summer-reading-program.html
Spring Lake District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://sllib.org/
Muskegon County
Muskegon Area District Library
All Together Now – Begins June 19
Join Beanstack and log your summer reading to earn awesome prizes.. https://www.madl.org/summer-reading/summer-reading.php
Fruitport District Library
Participate in the library’s summer reading program: https://www.fruitportdistrictlibrary.org/summer-reading-1/summer-reading
Hackley Public Library
Summer Reading Program: All Together Now June 12-August 12
Read books (eBooks and audiobooks included!) and complete activities to earn badges. By earning badges, you’ll earn prizes, as well as have the chance to win additional prizes. All Ages are encouraged to participate. *A library card is not needed to participate. Create an account on Beanstack, or download the Beanstack app!
Allegan County
Allegan District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: www.alleganlibrary.org
Ransom District Library – Plainwell
All Together Now! Registration begins June 9.
This year’s summer reading theme is about having fun together. There will be lots of events and activities to participate in with other people. Maybe you will make a new friend! The reading program will once again be available in both online and paper formats. Register here: https://www.ransomlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/youth-summer-flyer-2023.pdf
Dorr Township Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org/
Fennville District Library
Summer Reading Trail of Stories
Kickoff party on Saturday, June 10 from 10am-4pm.
Read books, earn points, win prizes! https://www.fennvilledl.michlibrary.org/news-events
Henika District Library – Wayland
June 10-August 16
it's time to get groovy! This year's theme is "All Together Now", and it explores kindness, friendship, and unity. There are events and prizes planned for kids, teens, and adults! Registration begins June 10. The Summerfest kick-off event is Saturday, June 10. Learn more at https://www.henikalibrary.com/srp
Herrick District Library – Holland
Sign up or long in to participate in reading challenges for all ages. Readers earn badges by reading or completing activities. https://herrickdl.beanstack.org/reader365
Hopkins District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.hopkinspl.michlibrary.org/
Leighton Township Library - Moline
All Together Now June 10-August 5
Log your reading, receive stickers, use them to claim prizes and enter drawings. https://www.leightonlibrary.org/summer-reading
Otsego District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://otsegolibrary.org/
Salem Township Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://salemtownshiplibrary.org/programs/
Saugatuck-Douglas District Library
The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting and Ice Cream Social will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 4th. Look for information about summer reading at https://www.sdlibrary.org/
Ionia County
Ionia Community Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.ioniacommunitylibrary.org/services
Belding Memorial Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.alvahnbeldinglibrary.org/reading-resources/reading-challenges
Montcalm County
Flat River Community Library – Greenville Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.flatriverlibrary.org/
Newaygo County
Newaygo Area District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: www.newaygolibrary.org
Croton Township Library - Newaygo
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.crotonlibrary.org/
White Cloud Community Library Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.whitecloudlibrary.net/
Fremont Area District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.fremontlibrary.net/
Oceana County
Hart Area Public Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://hart.ploud.net/
Shelby Area District Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://shelbylibrary.org/
Pentwater Township Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.pentwaterlibrary.org/
Hesperia Community Library
Visit for details of the library’s summer reading program: https://www.hesperialibrary.org/
Mecosta County Big Rapids Community Library
All Together Now – June 5 to August 17
Readers can log their reading on Beanstack or on a Paper Reading Log. Receive a book, a reward, and a ticket for completing each month's Reading Goal. Reading Goals are based on the readers grade or age. Put that ticket towards the Prize Drawing you would like to enter. The Prize Drawing will take place on Tuesday, August 22. https://www.bigrapidslibrary.org/2023-summer-reading-program
Morton Township Library All Together Now Children and teens of all ages are invited to join us for an exciting summer of events, reading, and FUN! For more information: https://www.morton.michlibrary.org/summer-reading-program
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