June 1-July 20, 2021

The theme for 2021 Summer Reading is Reading Colors Your World. The broad motif of "colors" provides a context for exploring humanity, nature, culture, and science as well as developing programming that demonstrates how libraries and reading can expand your world through kindness, growth, and community.

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Library patrons young and old will be encouraged to be creative, try new things, explore art, and find beauty in diversity. 

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Read a book and color your world! 

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Kick Off Party

Saturday, June 5

11:00-1:00

Activities, crafts, lunch and more. Grab your registration bag while you're here. Kick off summer reading with the Wood River Public Library.

This event will be held outside to follow COVID guidelines.

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Finale Pool Party

Earn your invitation to the Pool Party! All participants who complete the summer reading goals get invited. 

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Why Summer Reading?

The benefits of summer reading are clear. National research from Dominican University finds that students who participate in public library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate.

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Reading Goals

PreK

Ages: 2-5 (pre-kindergarten)
Goal: Read 40 books
Prize: each child earns a prize

Grand Prize: one finisher will be randomly selected to win a plush green crayon from The Day The Crayons Quit

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Each week snag your craft/activity to go along with virtual storytimes.

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Kindergarten-5th Grade

Ages: Kindergarten-5th grade

Goal: Read 6 books. Complete activities.

Prizes: Each badge earned gives you virtual "raffle tickets" to win prizes. 

Grand Prize: one finisher (from K-5, Young Adults, and Adults) will be randomly selected to win a Kindle Fire.

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Stop by each week and grab activities that encompass the theme: Reading Colors Your World

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Young Adults

Ages: 6th-12th grade

Goal: Read 4 books and complete activities and book reviews

Prize: Each badge earned gives you a virtual "raffle ticket" to win prizes

Grand Prize: one finisher (from K-5, Young Adults, and Adults) will be randomly selected to win a Kindle Fire. 

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Each week grab materials for an activity themed Reading Colors Your World.

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Adults

Ages: 18+

Goal: Read 4 books and complete activities and book reviews

Prize: Each badge earned gives you a virtual "raffle ticket" to win prizes

Grand Prize: one finisher (from K-5, Young Adults, and Adults) will be randomly selected to win a Kindle Fire.

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Each week we will hand out materials for a craft/activity to help you explore the theme.

Pie in the Face Fundraiser: Battle of the Badges

This year our Pie in the Face Fundraiser is taking on a team approach. Team Wood River Police vs. Team Wood River Fire.

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During the month of May, "vote" for who you want to see get a pie in the face by donating money to the library. We have a bucket for each team at the front desk. We also have an online option. Select Miscellaneous Payment and type which team you're sending money to! 

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This is a fundraiser to help purchase new computers for the children's section. 

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The Wood River Public Library would like to thank both Wood River Fire Department and Wood River Police Department for participating in this event. 

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Pies will be thrown on June 5 during the Kick Off Party.

More to do this summer with WRPL!

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WeeJam Is Back!

Join us Fridays, all summer, at 9:30 at the Bandstand at Central Park (Round House).

Wee Jam is a half out of movement and fun designed for kids 5 and younger, however all ages are welcome. We will have kid friendly music that you just can't help but dance to!

Masks will not be required in the park, but we ask that you keep your distance from other families.

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Search the City

Join us for a city-wide scavenger hunt. Designed for teens and adults, each location has a clue. For more information click here!

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Additional Reading Challenges

We have two other reading challenges happening this summer. Your books can count for more than one challenge. Click here for more information!

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Online Resources

The Library has a variety of resources for those of all ages. Everything from educational things like ABCMouse to craft databases like CreativeBug. Click here for more information!