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.

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.

Register for Awesome Reader Training Ages 8-10

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.

Register to Read to a Therapy Dog Ages 6-18

Booked!

Thursdays at 1:00

Check Calendar for Dates!
This is a reading program for teens aged 13-18. They will have time to read, log their reading, and then chat about their books. They can challenge one another on Beanstack. Snacks and simple crafts will be provided.

Weekly registration is required.

Register for Booked Ages 13-18

Beanstack Buddies

June 12, June 26, & July 7

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.

Register for Beanstack Buddies Ages 0-12