2025 Summer Reading Program
We’re thrilled to announce that the Hartford Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will run from June 25th through July 31st! This program is a great way to keep kids engaged with reading during the summer break—and earn fun rewards along the way.
Each child will receive a Reading Bingo card and a reading log. As children read (or have books read to them) and complete all the topics on their Bingo card, they will fill in their log. Once completed, they can turn both in to receive a prize!
🎁 Prizes include your child’s choice of:
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A $10 gift card to Dollar General
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A $10 gift card to Roblox
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A fun LEGO prize
Each child may complete and turn in up to three Bingo cards and logs to earn multiple rewards!
To get started and view the full rules, please stop by the library and pick up a Reading Bingo card.
Or print one from these links:
Independent Reading Bingo Card
Read-To-Me Reading Bingo Card
Also, don’t forget to check out our free summer programs! We’re offering a variety of fun and educational activities throughout the summer. Some events may require advance sign-up, so be sure to plan ahead.
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
Summer Reading Program Schedule
June 25th @ 2pm—Kalamazoo Air Zoo “Curious Colors”
June 26th @ 2pm—Family Canvas Painting; Advanced sign up required (limited spots available)
July 1st @ 11am or 1pm—MSU Cooking with Families; Advanced sign up required
July 2nd @ 2pm—Messy Art Day (Come prepared to paint)
July 3rd @ 2pm—Art Day: Create a 3D Ocean Habitat
July 8th @ 11am or 1pm—MSU Cooking with Families; Advanced sign up required
July 9th @ 2pm—Bubble Dance Party
July 10th @ 2pm—Colors of Our Natural World (Live Animals)
July 15th @ 11am or 1pm—MSU Cooking with Families; Advanced sign up required
July 16th @ 2pm—Nerf Games
July 17th @ 2pm—Scavenger Hunt & Decorate Sticks
July 22nd @ 11am or 1pm—MSU Cooking with Families; Advanced sign up required
July 23rd @ 2pm—Stevens Puppet Show “Wizard of Oz”
July 24th @ 2pm—Lego Challenge
July 29th @ 11am or 1pm—MSU Cooking with Families; Advanced sign up required
July 30th @ 2pm—Science Heroes “Adventure of the Missing Color”
July 31st @ 2pm—History of Japanese Swordsmanship
July 31st @ 4pm—Sword Class for ages 11– 17 (Advance sign up required)
Aug. 5th @ 11am or 1pm—MSU Cooking with Families; Advanced sign up required