Summer Reading Program – 2025

at Athens-Limestone County Public Library

June 7th – July 19th

How do you get started?

Stop by the library on or after June 7th to pick up your “Summer Reader Starter Kit”. This will have information about summer reading in it. You will also get your Brag Tag Kit!

How to log your reading?

Beanstack is a user friendly app that you can use to keep up with the time you spend reading!
SIGN UP FOR BEANSTACK HERE
You can also choose to fill out a paper log, which are available by request.

What are Brag Tags?

Brag Tags are fun, collectable, and wearable awards that you earn by completing tasks! You can find out how to get them all by picking up your Summer Reading Starter Kit!

Registration

Due to limited space and craft preparations, we require weekly registrations for all programs taking place on Mondays through Thursdays. Parents/Guardians are required to remain in the room with the child during the entire program (for ages 0-12).
If a program is full, please join the waitlist. We will call you if a spot becomes available.

Registrations are available one week prior to each program, by the close of the business day.

Mini Masterpieces

Mondays at 9:30

During the month of June, children aged 0-5 will listen to stories, sing songs, enjoy a craft, and more!

A weekly registration is required.

Older siblings are welcome. We will have activities for them to do at another table during the craft time.

We Are Artists!

Tuesdays at 9:30

Children aged 6-12 will have a blast as they learn about the library, listen to stories, create their own craft, and more!
(From June 17th – July 1st)

A weekly registration is required.

Younger siblings are welcome to attend. We will have separate crafts that they can do while their older sibling is crafting.

A.R.T. (Awesome Reader Training)

Wednesdays at 9:30

Check Calendar for Dates.

This is a program for struggling readers between the ages of 8 – 10. We will read 1-2 books together. Participants will go home with free books and reading tools.

Weekly registration is required.

Read to a Therapy Dog

Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00

This is a program for ages 6-18. Children can sit and read aloud to an adorable, friendly, four-legged, judgement-free audience!

We will contact you to set up your appointment time.

Registration is required.

Beanstack Buddies

Check Calendar for Dates and Times

This is a reading program where we will read a variety of books. We will walk you through how you can log your books on Beanstack and we’ll be there to help with any other questions!

Weekly registration is required.

Magic Show

June 10th | 10:00 | Ages 6-12

This program is for ages 6-12.
Barry Mitchell is returning to ensure we start our summer reading program for elementary aged kids off with a laugh and a good time!
Puppets! Magic! Comedy! A hilarious time is guaranteed!
Registration is required.
Siblings are welcome.