Summer Reading Program 2025
2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS THURSDAY, JUNE 26Children, teens and adults are invited to visit the Main Library – located at 1 North Tennessee Ave. – on Thursday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. to register for our 2025 Summer Reading Program. The theme of this year's program is Color Our World. Since the Main Library is temporarily closed due to our water emergency project, registration will take place outside of the library on the Tennessee Avenue side of the building. In the event of inclement weather, signups will take place indoors at our Richmond Branch Library, located at 4115 Ventnor Ave.
There will be goodie bags (while supplies last), light refreshments, games and more at the registration. Adults who participate in the Summer Reading Program will have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card – given to the top reader – or a gift basket at the end of the summer. Once again, Steel Pier is a sponsor for our children/teen Summer Reading Program. Children and teens will have a chance to earn a day of free rides at Steel Pier in August as part of an end-of-summer celebration. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information
The schedule for the Summer Reading Program for children and teens is listed below.
It is subject to change. (Please note that the date the Main Library reopens could affect whether a program will take place.)
MAIN LIBRARY
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26
Toddlers will enjoy action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs and rhymes, plus fun arts and craft activities.
Craft Day for Kids
Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 2 and Aug. 6
It’s crafting time! Designed for kids, we will do different projects every week. For ages 8-12.
Anime Night
Thursdays from 5-7 p.m.
July 3, 10. 24, 31 and Aug. 7, 14
It’s anime time! Watch anime with others who love anime or want to learn more about it. Please make sure to come early to receive the free limited-edition merchandise. For children and teens.
Breakfast @ the Library
Saturday, July 5, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Enjoy some breakfast in the library with everybody. We will be serving waffles.
Chalk Our Walk
Tuesdays from 12-2 p.m.
July 8 and Aug. 26
We will block the side road around the Library and let kids and teens draw with chalks! For children and teens.
Craft Day for Teens
Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 9 and Aug. 6
It’s crafting time! Targeted for teens, we will do different projects every week. For ages 13-18.
Meet the Author/Illustrator Program
Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m.
Award-winning author and illustrator Julia Mills will discuss her work and how to create picture books.
Makers Day 2.0
Thursday, July 17, from 1-4 p.m.
For those who were asking for more of Makers Day, we hear you! Makers Day 2.0 is here! Use the library’s tools and technology, and your imagination, to make and create in the teen Makerspace. For children and teens.
Paint and Sip
Saturday, July 19, from 2-4 p.m.
What’s better than painting while having some good juice? Kids and teens will be painting their own creation on canvas while drinking juice.
Rizzo’s Wildlife
Tuesday, July 22, from 2-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 1-2 p.m.
This interactive presentation will feature live animals! Widlife educators will guide you through interactions with a few of their friends. Ages. 3-18.
Movie Watch Along
Saturdays from 2-4 p.m.
July 26 and Aug. 30
Join us for our movie watch along where we watch great movies, enjoy popcorn and drinks and chill. Come early to receive the free limited-edition merchandise. For the entire family.
Art Exhibition
Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6-7 p.m.
The library will showcase the art work created by those who participated in the Saturday art programs held earlier in the month.
Art with Live2Serve
Saturdays, time TBD
Improve your 2D visual art kills by trying out different techniques and medias. Reservation needed since space is limited. Visit or call the Youth Services desk at (609) 345-2269, ext. 3050. For ages 7-18.
RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY
Movie Watch Along
Saturday, June 28, from 2-4 p.m.
Join us for our movie watch along where we watch great movies, enjoy popcorn and drinks and chill. Come early to receive the free limited-edition merchandise. For the entire family.
Zoophoria
Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 16 and Aug. 13
The Zoophoria team will come to the library with their reptiles and animals! Lots of fun for the whole family!
Paint and Sip
Wednesday, July 23, from 2-4 p.m.
What’s better than painting while having some good juice? Kids and teens will be painting their own creation on canvas while drinking juice.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 30 and Aug. 20
Toddlers will enjoy action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs and rhymes, plus fun arts and craft activities.
Crafty Wednesday
Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.
It’s crafting time! We will have fun making a variety of projects every week. For children and teens.
JIM WHELAN BOARDWALK HALL
History Hunts: Look, Locate, and Win!
Friday, Aug. 8, from 2-4 p.m.
Answer questions based on the exhibits at The Atlantic City Experience – located in the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall lobby. Prizes will be awarded. Open to children and teens. Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3066, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the Main Library Help Desk to register.
STEEL PIER
Steel Pier Day: End-of-Summer Celebration
Thursday, Aug. 21
Children and teens can celebrate the end of our summer program with a day of free rides at Steel Pier. Certain Summer Reading Program participation levels must be met to qualify, and registration is required. Please visit the Main Library Youth Services desk or call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3050, for more information.