SUMMER READING 2025
June 16–August 16
Check this page for summer reading programs for babies, children, teens, and adults.
Stop by your favorite PPL branch to learn more about summer reading activities including special giveaways and prizes. To be eligible for prizes, participants must be in PPL’s service area, but feel free to use our materials for your own reading challenge.
Get started with your summer reading today!
Babies (0-2)
You’re never too young to start summer reading! By interacting with your child through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing, you are helping them learn the skills they’ll need to become good readers.
Children (3-12)
You have your choice of goals. Read or listen to eight books this summer and track them on your reading log. You can also choose to fill out the bingo board on the reading log that is full of summer learning activities.
Teens (12-19)
This year, you’re in charge. Join our summer learning community and focus on your own reading goals this summer.
Adults (20+)
Who says Summer Reading is just for kids?
Portland Public Library is excited to introduce new seasonal reading challenges for adults in 2025.
Read books, complete fun activities, and enter to win a gift card to a bookstore.
NOT SURE WHAT TO READ NEXT?
Our Reader’s Advisory staff is here to help! We’re ready to put our professional book-matching skills to work for all ages. Check out Your Next Great Read to get started.
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