Whether you’re playing with STEM concepts or gamifying your reading logs, learning to play a new tabletop game or outsmarting your first Escape Room, Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge—they are a space for fun!
If you register for Summer Reading by May 31, 2025, you’ll receive a free Summer Reading T Shirt and Welcome Kit! Shirts and Welcome Kits will be handed out at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 21. If you can’t make the kickoff party, you can pick it up at the front desk anytime between June 21 and July 3.
2025 Schedule of Events
June 21 - August 2: Summer Reading Challenge! Log your reading time and activities and turn them in for prizes and badges all summer long! This summer, you’ll have two challenges to choose from: “Bookopoly,” or the “Dragons & Friends” reading tracker! Both of these challenges can be turned into games!
May 31: Deadline to register for an SRP T-shirt and Welcome Kit
June 21, 2:00pm: Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Pick up your Reading Challenge Logs, Welcome Kit, and T-Shirts at this all-ages party
July 12, 11am: Level Up GameCon! (All Ages) The folks behind Harbor Game Con will be building a mini game convention in the Forest Room! Stop by to learn a new game and connect with fellow RPG and board game enthusiasts.
July 12, 2pm: A Blue's Clues Style Scavenger Hunt (Ages 2-7) Join us in the Children's Section for a Blue's Clues-themed scavenger hunt!
July 19, 2pm: Arcade Academy with Legends Arcade! (Pre-Teens, Teens, & Adults) Legends Arcade will be at the library to give some expert insight about the magic behind our favorite arcade games. They'll be bringing one of their very own arcade games to the library to show us what happens after we "INSERT COIN."
July 19, 2pm: Dance games with Oregon Coast Dance! (Ages 2 - 7) After the games, kids will get the chance to make their own ribbon ring to take home for continued movement and play!
July 26, 11am -3pm: Escape Room: Bigfoot in the Library! (Preteen - Adult) Drop by on Saturday and work independently or pair up with a friend or two to follow the clues and discover Bigfoot's location. Every clue you unlock will lead you to your next hint. Can you find Sasquatch? Collect a prize if you can!
July 26, 1pm: Dungeons & Decisions with Dragon Puppet Theater (Families, Pre-K - 10) The entire family can enjoy this "choose your own adventure" style puppet show!
August 2: The Museum of Natural and Cultural History Presents "Power Play for the Planet!" (Families, Elementary Kids) Saving planet Earth together can be loads of fun! A Short and lively presentation by a museum educator is followed by activity tables offering a variety of fun, hands-on activities.
Summer Reading FAQs
Who can participate? Summer Reading is open to everyone! We’ll have reading challenges and activities for toddlers, children, teens, and adults.
What if I don’t register by May 31? You won’t get a T Shirt or Welcome Kit, but you’re still welcome to participate in any of our Summer Reading Challenges for badges and prizes, and are welcome to attend all of our special events July 5 – August 2.
Does it cost anything? Nope! All Summer Reading events, challenges, prizes, and shirts are completely FREE!
Can I complete both reading challenges? Yes, you can choose to participate in one or both reading challenges. Please note that due to its more complex structure, we do recommend the Bookopoly challenge for readers 10 and up.
I’ve got a pretty busy summer. Can I still participate if I plan to spend time out of town? Absolutely! You can complete either reading challenge on your own time, and you can drop in on any event or program you like.