The Summer Reading Program at Elmhurst Public Library is designed to keep readers of all ages engaged and entertained throughout the summer months. By encouraging consistent reading habits, the program helps prevent the “summer slide” for students and fosters a lifelong love of learning and literacy. Whether you’re a young reader discovering new worlds, a teen building your book list, or an adult rediscovering the joy of reading, there’s a program for everyone.

Level Up! - Kids’ Summer Reading Birth–Grade 8

Read or listen to a book in any format and level up your reading goals while reading for fun, and earn prizes! Download the Level Up reading log from the EPL website to track your reading https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/kids-summer-reading/ then,

  1. Mark a game piece on the reading log for each day that you read or listen.
  2. At 10, 20, and 30 days of reading, bring your log to the Kids’ Library to earn a prize.
  3. After 40 days of reading, you’ve completed the program! Come to the Kids’ Library to receive your final prize. Want to keep reading? We hope so! Ask us how at the Kids’ Help Desk.

Adult & High School Summer Reading

For adult readers looking to track their progress and win prizes, here’s how to participate at the EPL:

  1. Read or listen to a book, choose any format that works for you!
  2. Log your books on Beanstack or the Beanstack app. Stop by the 2nd Floor Information Desk if you need a paper log.
  3. For each book you log through July 31, you will automatically be entered into our Summer Reading prize drawing. Ten lucky readers will win $100 Elmhurst City Centre gift cards.
  4. Extra prize entry for taking part using Beanstack (instead of using paper logs).

Library Bingo – All Ages

Play Library Bingo through Tuesday, Sept. 2. Complete activities on Bingo card squares at elmlib.org/beanstack or download the Beanstack mobile app. Ten lucky winners will win $25 Elmhurst City Centre gift cards.

Summer Reading All-In Bonus

If everyone in your household participates in the Summer Reading Program, tell the library that you are all in! Do this by filling out an All-In entry form to be entered into an additional prize drawing. Five lucky households will win $30 Elmhurst City Centre gift cards.

Why Participate?

  • Reading Incentives: Win prizes and recognition for your reading achievements.
  • Skill Development: Keep kids’ reading levels sharp over the summer.
  • Community Fun: Join a shared reading journey with your neighbors.

The Summer Reading Program ends July 31. Start Reading Today!

For more information on all programs visit elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-programs/