Welcome to Summer Reading 2025: Level up at Your Library! The program runs June 8 – July 19, and it’s for all ages, birth through adult. Read a little bit each day to level up and earn fun prizes!

Or, stop by the library to sign up in person.

How it works:

• Start logging your reading on June 8. Pick up a reading log at the library or click here to print it.

• Read at least 90 minutes a week for all six weeks to complete the challenge. (That’s just 15 minutes a day for 6 days each week!)

• After completing each week, check in at the library with your log to claim a small prize.

• Last date to check in and be eligible for prizes is July 24.

Special Summer Events

See our calendar for a complete list of programs for all ages.

Sat., June 7 @ 12-2 pm ~ Summer Celebration

Mon., June 9 @ 12 pm ~ Movie: Jumanji

Thur., June 19, July 3 & 17 @ 5:30-7:30 pm ~ Adult Game Night

Mon., June 23 @ 12 pm ~ Movie: Queen of Katwe

Tue., June 24 @ 6 pm ~ Let’s Taco ’bout It: Video Games & Society*

Wed., June 25 @ 6 pm ~ Whiz Bang Science**

Thur., June 26 @ 6 pm ~ Adult Craft: Wood Burned Story Cubes*

Wed., July 2 @ 1 pm ~ Zoomobile: Amazing Animal Adaptations**

Wed., July 9 @ 6 pm ~ Family Game Night

Sat., July 12 @ 1 pm ~ Gaming-Themed Crafts

Mon., July 14 @ 12 pm ~ Movie: Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

Mon., July 14 @ 3 pm ~ Do Art Creative Assembly**

Wed., July 16 @ 11 am ~ What the Tech?! QR Code Treasure Hunt

Sat., July 19 @ 2 pm at Shore Acres ~ River Valley Big Band (dance lesson at 1:15 pm)

Wed., July 23 @ 6 pm ~ Teen/Tween Retro Game Night*

July 25-26 ~ Book Sale: Everything just $0.25!

Sat., July 26 @ 10 am -12 pm ~ Celebration Pool Party at Shore Acres (ticket awarded with completion of Level 6)

*Registration required at 309-274-2719 or bit.ly/3uX9G4w.

**Tickets required. Get them at the library while supplies last!

Grand Prize Drawing

Those who complete all 6 levels of the Summer Reading Program may enter a drawing for one of several prize bundles:

Bundle 1

+ Chillicothe Players: four tickets to Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some), Nov 13-16

+ The Barn III: four free box lunches & tickets to Love Rides the Rails

+ Peoria Riverfront Museum: one museum pass, movie ticket, and free popcorn

+ two Sign & Sing tickets

Bundle 2

+ Escapetown Peoria $100 gift card

+ Cabbages & Kings Games $25 gift card

+ one Sign & Sing ticket

Bundle 3

+ Escapetown Peoria $100 gift card

+ Elevate 90-min jump pass

+ one Sign & Sing ticket

Bundle 4

+ Escape 60 Peoria gift voucher for 4 people

Bundle 5

+ First Ascent Climbing & Fitness guided climbing session for up to 6 people

Bundle 6

+ Pearce Community & Fitness Center 3-month membership (individual or family)

Bundle 7

+ Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum family membership

+ two Sign & Sing tickets

Bundle 8

+ Wildlife Prairie Park: four guest passes and train tickets

+ Peoria Riverfront Museum: one museum pass, movie ticket, and free popcorn

+ two Sign & Sing tickets

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