2025 All Ages Summer Reading Challenge

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Level Up at Your Library

June 1 – July 21
Register online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location

Adult Challenge 18+

Log books you read or listen to between June 1 and July 21.
For every two books you read, you will receive a ticket to enter in a drawing for a $75 gift card to either Aldi or Tacos El Manny!
The drawing will be held on July 23!

Teen Challenge 7th-12 grade

Register online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App
Stop by either library location to pick up a free tote bag to keep your badges on.
Complete activities (like read an hour each week or attend a program) to earn badges.
Earn 6 badges and receive a ticket for the Summer Reading Finale movie screening with free drink and popcorn at the Granite City Cinema on Friday, July 25 at 2 PM

Kids Challenge babies-6th grade

Register online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library location and you will be entered in a weekly drawing for STL Cardinals tickets!
Stop by either library location to pick up a free book to get you started
Log books you read or listen to between June 1 and July 21
Read 10 books to complete the challenge
Registered participants will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for STL Cardinals tickets
Stop by either library location to get a finishing bag with prizes & receive a ticket for the Summer Reading Finale movie screening with free drink and popcorn at the Granite City Cinema on Friday, July 25 at 2 PM
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

 

Kids’ Summer Reading Programs

2 PM at The Mill, 1311 E 20th St (Across the street from our 2001 Delmar Ave location)

Friday, June 6: Will Struck’s Pigment of Your Imagination –  Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go! Will brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to your library with an art and color themed show that is once again loaded with audience participation.
Friday, June 13: Storm Science – Storm Science is on a mission to bring the wonder and excitement of weather to people of all ages, through engaging and fun educational programs that inspire curiosity and a deeper understanding of the natural world.
Friday, June 20: Swords & Roses The Cavern of Elements – Adventurers must go through all parts of the cavern, solve the puzzles in each cavern within a one hour time frame in order to escape! Dungeons and Dragons Jr. meets Escape Room puzzles.
Friday, June 27: Do Art Productions – Bringing charismatic enthusiasm for the creative process with their multimedia approach, playing live music and drawing interactively, as well as performing comedy, juggling, and a riding unicycle for good measure.
Friday, July 11: World Bird Sanctuary: Creatures of Myth & Legend – Have you ever wondered whooo inspired a ghost story? Join our Naturalists for a program all about the ways animals inspire myths and legends across the globe. Featuring live birds.
Friday, July 18:  Monkey Noodle Theatrics Improv Comedy Show –  Enjoy a fun, family friendly, improv show!
Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Photographs may be taken at all events and activities and used for publicity purposes.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

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Kids & Teens 2025 Summer Reading Finale

Friday, July 25
2 PM at The Granite City Cinema
Children and teen reading challenge finishers can celebrate with a private movie screening with free drink and popcorn!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

 

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  • 2025 Summer Reading Challenge June 1, 2025 – July 21, 2025 2025 Summer Reading ChallengeJune 1 - July 21Challenges for all agesRegister online at smrld.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack Tracker App, or at either library locationThe Kids Challenge babies-6th gradeParticipants need to read 10 books to receive a finishing bag with prizes, and receive a ticket to attend the 2025 Summer Reading Finale movie at the Granite City…
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