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.

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.

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

The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) and CollegeBound Saver have launched the Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Program Giveaway as part of 2025 summer reading program at participating public libraries across the state.

The sweepstakes, which runs from June 1 to August 31 will award four $529 college savings accounts to Rhode Island children and young adults aged 18 or younger. Additionally, each winner's local public library will receive $500 toward future reading programs.

When children participate in the summer reading program at their local public library, parents, grandparents, or guardians can enter each child for the sweepstakes by filling out the entry form at collegeboundsaver.com/read

For more information about the CollegeBound Saver program, visit https://www.collegeboundsaver.com/. CollegeBound Saver is administered by the Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer and the Rhode Island State Investment Commission and managed by Ascensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services, LLC.