Welcome to the 2021 Summer Reading Program!
Who can participate? The Summer Reading Program is for everyone! We have programs for every reader, from babies to kids to teens and adults.
Reading slips can be turned in through August 21.
Use our online READsquared tracker or Reading Log sheets to track your reading.
New this year! Missions/events are another way to win! Each summer activity will have a secret code provided.
Birth-12th Graders, every 4 missions you complete will earn a small prize and a chance to win a grand prize.
Adult and young adult readers will earn points towards raffle tickets for a chance to win a grand prize.
Family Events/Missions:
Mission: Read the Rainbow StoryWalks®
Explore new places in Coralville, North Liberty, and Solon through our join Read the Rainbow StoryWalk® Project. Throughout the summer, each library will share three books inspired by different colors.
July StoryWalks®:
Coralville Public Library shares Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett, located at North Ridge Park.
North Liberty Public Library shares Green Green: a Community Gardening Story by Marie Lamba and Baldev Lamba, located at Penn Meadow Path by Community Garden.
Solon Public Library shares Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino, located at American Legion Field.
August StoryWalks®:
Coralville Public Library shares Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke, located at S.T. Morrison Park.
North Liberty Public Library shares Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy, located at Centennial Park.
Solon Public Library shares Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, located at Solon Public Library.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Ann Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellog-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Outdoor Family Movie Series:
Everyone's invited to our Family Movie Nights!
Thursday, August 19 @ 8 PM: Akeelah and the Bee [PG]
Storyteller Darrin Crow, Thursday, June 24 @ 10 AM: Join us for this engaging performance of colorful folk and fairy tales sure to entertain kids of all ages.
Blank Park Zoo: Rockin' in the Rainforest, Tuesday, June 29 @ 11 AM: Let's take a trip to the rainforests and discover what a rainforest is and what makes them so special.
Iowa Raptor Project, Thursday, July 8 @ 10 AM: Director Ryan Anthony will introduce us to two birds of prey and share their stories with us.
Iowa Children's Museum, Tuesday, July 27 @ 10 AM: Come immerse yourself in the colorful experiences provided by the Museum outreach staff, with several outdoor learning stations to explore and enjoy.
These outdoor events are weather dependent. Please visit our website calendar for the latest info.
Little Ones (birth-kindergarten)
For little ones birth through incoming kindergarteners, use our online READsquared tracker or Reading Log sheet to record up to 80 books this summer. For every 8 books you read, you’ll earn one small prize and a chance to win a grand prize!
Songs on the Lawn, Saturdays @ 10:30 AM, June 5-July 10: Join us on the grass behind the Library for singing, rhymes, and parachute games! Masks are required. (No program July 3rd due to the holiday.)
Event details are subject to change, visit our website calendar for the latest information.
Kids (1st-4th graders)
Use our online READsquared tracker or a Reading Log sheet to track your reading minutes for kids (incoming 1st-4th graders). Reading independently, aloud, or listening to someone else read counts towards your reading minutes. When you read aloud to a friend or sibling, both of you may count that time!
Each level you complete (140 reading minutes for kids) earns you one small prize and a chance to win a grand prize! Happy reading!
BAM POW to Go: Grab new weekly activity bags every Thursday at the Library through July 15th, as supplies last. No registration necessary.
Teens (5th-12th graders)
Use our online READsquared tracker or a Reading Log sheet to track your reading minutes for teens (incoming 5th-12th graders). Reading independently, aloud, or listening to someone else read counts towards your reading minutes. When you read aloud to a friend or sibling, both of you may count that time!
Each level you complete (200 reading minutes for teens) earns you one small prize and a chance to win a grand prize! Happy reading!
Saturday, May 29 @ 8:45 PM: Dora and the Lost City of Gold [PG]
Thursday, June 24 @ 8:45 PM: Ferris Bueller's Day Off [PG-13]
Thursday, July 22 @ 8:45 PM: Instant Family [PG-13]
These outdoor events are weather dependent. Please visit our website calendar for the latest info.
Chef's Challenge, sign up by Friday, June 11th: Each participant will be given 8 ingredients to create 2 complete snacks. Register online by Friday, June 11th to reserve your activity bag!
Henna Tattoos, sign up by Friday, July 9th: Register online for a Henna Tattoo activity bag! Each participant will be given materials to design and execute your own Henna tattoos. Register online by Friday, July 9th to reserve your activity bag!
Join us on the lawn near the Timber DOME in SRNA to take a sky tour and look through telescopes to see the colors of the universe. Masks are required. This outdoor event is weather dependent, please visit our website calendar for the latest info.
Thank you to our major sponsors who help us Color Our World through reading!
Friends of the Solon Public Library
Hills Bank of Mt. Vernon
Solon Women's Club
And thank you to these additional sponsors:
Blank Park Zoo
Solon Dairy Queen
Family Pet Veterinary Clinic
McDonald’s
Moxie + Mortar
Niabi Zoo
Ruzicka’s Meat Processing
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Solon State Bank
Subway