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Annual Summer Reading Program

OLIS sponsors the statewide Summer Reading Program to keep kids and teens reading for fun while strengthening their skills over the summer. Adults can join in too—discovering new genres, pursuing interests, and setting an example for young readers. Public libraries receive iREAD materials to support engaging activities for all ages. This program is supported by OLIS with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

 

Level Up at your Library
Where's Gordon? At Your Public Library!

 

Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library

This summer, dive into books, puzzles, and games at your local library. Designed for all ages, Level Up at Your Library explores the power of play, whether you're tackling STEM challenges, learning chess, or coding video games. Many libraries offer an online reading tracker and mobile app to make participation easy. Libraries aren’t just for knowledge—they’re for fun! Visit your library and level up your summer!

  • Public Library Directory : Find your local library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program
  • Statewide Library Events : Look for events at libraries statewide. Please note that not all events are listed; to find a comprehensive list of library events, visit your local public library’s website.

 

Image of Gordon with text Where is Gordon?

Calling all library lovers, have you seen Gordon? This summer, he’s playing hide-and-seek in libraries all over the state! Pick up a passport at a participating library and start your scavenger hunt—visit 25 or more libraries to complete it. Finish the hunt, and you’ll score a prize plus a chance to win a Gordon stuffie in the Grand Prize Raffle. The fun kicks off on June 24th, so get ready readers, Gordon can’t wait to see you at the library!

 

 

 

College Savings Summer Reading Sweepstakes

2025 sweepstakes TBA. 

OLIS Library Presenter Directory

The OLIS Library Presenter Directory (LPD) is an online clearinghouse for information about program presenters, as submitted by presenters, for the use of Rhode Island libraries. Using the LPD, libraries can identify presenters on a variety of topics for audiences of all ages. The LPD has been developed as a dynamic directory for library staff and presenters across the state to connect year-round to plan library programming.

 

About the Summer Reading Program

For more information about the Summer Reading Program, view the statewide participation statistics or visit the Summer Reading Program LibGuide.