Summer Reading Program

Join us for another summer of fun-filled reading and exciting activities at your library May 29-August 11!

Beginning May 29, all children will get a free book when you come to the library, while supplies last.

All programs are free and open to the public, but tickets or advanced registration is required, depending on location.

See all youth Summer Reading events for any or all branches: 

Please see event details for information on registration requirements.

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.  

Program Flyers

All branches Babies
(0-35 mo.) 		All branches Babies flyer (.pdf)
All branches Preschool
(18 mo. to K)		 All branches Preschool flyer (.pdf)
Bonita Springs Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
Cape Coral Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
Captiva All youth events flyer (.pdf)
Dunbar Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
East County Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
Fort Myers Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
Johann Fust All youth events flyer (.pdf)
Lakes Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
North Fort Myers Kids Flyer (.pdf) Teens Flyer (.pdf)
Northwest Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
Pine Island All youth events flyer (.pdf)
Riverdale Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)
South County Kids Flyer (.pdf)  Teens Flyer (.pdf)

Adult Summer Reading Program - Book Bingo

Download Adult Book Bingo Card (.pdf)

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Rules:

  • Participation is limited to ages 18 or older.
  • One Bingo card per person.
  • Any “Bingo” earns a free book; limited to three per person.
  • Completion of the entire Bingo card entitles patron to enter the drawing for the branch prize and the system-wide grand prize.
  • Each person may only win one prize in the drawings.
  • Each book read/activity completed may be used on only one square.
  • No books read/activities completed prior to May 29, 2018 qualify for use in program.
  • Patrons can pick up and return cards at any reference desk for verification.

Important Dates:

  • May 29: Program starts
  • August 11: Last day to turn in Bingo cards
  • August 17: Branch prize drawings (times may vary)
  • August 31: grand prize drawing  

Incentive programs

Other organizations offering summer reading incentives are listed here:

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