Challenge yourself to a summer of reading...
The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge has ended. Winners of prize drawings will be notified via phone or email.
- 5,246 people participated
- 3,330 people met their goal!
Thank you for participating, and happy reading!
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Beginner First Chapter Books: For Ages 6-9
Here are some of our recommendations for those ready to move on from leveled readers and start chapter books.
Sports: For Ages 9-11
Take yourself to the court, field, diamond, track, pool, or dance floor with these sports fiction books for kids.
Science Fiction: For Ages 9-11
Explore other planets and worlds from the comfort of these juvenile fiction books!
Beginner First Chapter Books: For Ages 6-9
Here are some of our recommendations for those ready to move on from leveled readers and start chapter books.
Sports: For Ages 9-11
Take yourself to the court, field, diamond, track, pool, or dance floor with these sports fiction books for kids.
Science Fiction: For Ages 9-11
Explore other planets and worlds from the comfort of these juvenile fiction books!
Summer Sci-Fi (Digital Collection)
The future is bright (and 90°)! Have a sci-fi summer with this collection on Hoopla. Let Mission: Summer begin!
Celebrate Anime Month (Digital Collection)
Now is the perfect time to explore & enjoy this stunning style of Japanese animation that is popular all over the world.
All Things Kids (Digital Collection)
Find endless learning and adventures with kids' (digital) books, movies, & music albums that spark fun and imagination all summer long.
Fantastic Four (Digital Collection)
Before you see the newest film, get ahead of the excitement by diving into the Fantastic Four comics collection on Hoopla!
Summer Sci-Fi (Digital Collection)
The future is bright (and 90°)! Have a sci-fi summer with this collection on Hoopla. Let Mission: Summer begin!
Celebrate Anime Month (Digital Collection)
Now is the perfect time to explore & enjoy this stunning style of Japanese animation that is popular all over the world.
All Things Kids (Digital Collection)
Find endless learning and adventures with kids' (digital) books, movies, & music albums that spark fun and imagination all summer long.
Fantastic Four (Digital Collection)
Before you see the newest film, get ahead of the excitement by diving into the Fantastic Four comics collection on Hoopla!
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
