Summer is the time to read, investigate, and discover with Sno-Isle Libraries!
How does it work?
- Download a printable reading log for kids or for teens. No sign up necessary.
- Read 10 hours.
- When you're done, turn in your log online or at your library (when it's open) to earn a free book.
- For every additional 10 hours you read, enter a prize drawing! Download a Keep Reading bookmark for kids or for teens to track your progress. When finished, turn it in here.
- Have fun!
Summer Reading prize books funded by Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and Friends of the Library groups.
Summer Spotlight
Online Escape Room
It's the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture. But something went horribly wrong. You're trapped inside.
Summer Shorts Videos
Enjoy a new fun Summer Short video every week!
Live! Virtual Programs
Join a live Summer Reading virtual program!
Kids
Download Kids Reading Log!
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader and save Reading Log PDF to track progress digitally without printing! Sno-Isle Libraries is not responsible for content posted on external websites.
Turn in Reading Logs Virtual Programs Watch Summer Shorts Reading Together Titles Games & Activities BooklistsTeens
Download Teens Reading Log!
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader and save Reading Log PDF to track progress digitally without printing! Sno-Isle Libraries is not responsible for content posted on external websites.
Turn in Reading Logs Virtual Programs Escape from the Museum Reading Together Titles Games & Activities BooklistsSummer Reading: Kids
Virtual Programs
Summer Shorts: - Dig Deep Into Science and Engineering
Dig deep into science and engineering. Learn how to make lava lamps and fizz inflators, learn about structures from around the world and build bridges with paper. Find links to FB and YouTube below.
Bottle Rocket Blastoff Live!
In this live bottle rocket competition, you control the game! Answer questions to live polls and tell your favorite competitor how to make the best bottle rocket. Presented by Idea Hatch.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading Together Book Group
Join us for an all-ages Zoom book group to discuss the Reading Together titles!
Online Family Trivia - Outer Space
Let us bring the fun to you with Online Family Trivia. The theme this week will be Outer Space.
Family trivia is created with young people in mind - we suggest a youth participant on each team.
Summer Shorts - Dig Deep Into Music
This week we dig deep into music. We will learn about rhythm and beats, play a music game, learn how to make our own drum out of household items, and about recursive musical pieces.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Online Family Trivia - All things candy!
Join us for an all things candy family trivia! Family trivia is created with young people in mind - we suggest a youth participant on each team.
Singing Our Feelings Live! - with Colby Cumine, MT-BC
Come join an interactive adventure of the many feelings that we can feel! We'll play, sing and write songs about big emotions. You can listen, dance or play along, just come as you are.
Singing Our Feelings Live! - with Colby Cumine, MT-BC
Come join an interactive adventure of the many feelings that we can feel! We'll play, sing and write songs about big emotions. You can listen, dance or play along, just come as you are.
Summer Shorts: - Dig Deep Into Different Cultures
Learn about libraries and traditions around the world! We'll also cool off with a refreshing summer drink recipe, and learn to make paper fans and papel picado. Find links to YouTube and FB below.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Gansango Live!
Travel to Africa for the day! Join teaching and performing artists from Gansango Music and Dance to hear lively drum rhythms from West Africa and learn some fun African dance moves.
Online Family Trivia - Backyard Barbecues
Sno-Isle Libraries is bringing the fun to you with Online Family Trivia. The theme this week will be Backyard Barbecues.
Summer Shorts - Dig Deep Into Books!
Learn how to make pop-up books, a Harry Potter bestiary project and cross-out poems! Find links to FB and YouTube below.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Secrets of Wizards Live! - with Jeff Evans
Everyone has heard of Hogwarts, but where do American wizards go to school? Why can't you eat an Everlasting Tootsie Sugar Stick? How do you hypnotize a giant slug?
Secrets of Wizards Live! - with Jeff Evans
Everyone has heard of Hogwarts, but where do American wizards go to school? Why can't you eat an Everlasting Tootsie Sugar Stick? How do you hypnotize a giant slug?
Games & Activities
Investigate and discover with these fun games and activities.
Booklists
Need help finding a good book? Discover these Summer Reading suggestions!
Summer Reading: Teens
Virtual Programs
- Register today!
- Bottle Rocket Blastoff
- Gansango
- Secrets of Wizards
- The Zaniac
- Becoming a Clown
Bottle Rocket Blastoff Live!
In this live bottle rocket competition, you control the game! Answer questions to live polls and tell your favorite competitor how to make the best bottle rocket. Presented by Idea Hatch.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading Together Book Group
Join us for an all-ages Zoom book group to discuss the Reading Together titles!
Online Family Trivia - Outer Space
Let us bring the fun to you with Online Family Trivia. The theme this week will be Outer Space.
Family trivia is created with young people in mind - we suggest a youth participant on each team.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Online Family Trivia - All things candy!
Join us for an all things candy family trivia! Family trivia is created with young people in mind - we suggest a youth participant on each team.
Singing Our Feelings Live! - with Colby Cumine, MT-BC
Come join an interactive adventure of the many feelings that we can feel! We'll play, sing and write songs about big emotions. You can listen, dance or play along, just come as you are.
Singing Our Feelings Live! - with Colby Cumine, MT-BC
Come join an interactive adventure of the many feelings that we can feel! We'll play, sing and write songs about big emotions. You can listen, dance or play along, just come as you are.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Craft and Chat - Hogwarts Texture Rubbing Collage
Craft and Chat is an online social event that offers you the opportunity to skill share, learn about library resources, and make connections with fellow crafters.
Gansango Live!
Travel to Africa for the day! Join teaching and performing artists from Gansango Music and Dance to hear lively drum rhythms from West Africa and learn some fun African dance moves.
Online Family Trivia - Backyard Barbecues
Sno-Isle Libraries is bringing the fun to you with Online Family Trivia. The theme this week will be Backyard Barbecues.
Online Craft and Chat - Hermione Granger's Bewitching Bookmarks
Craft and Chat is an online social event that offers you the opportunity to skill share, learn about library resources and make connections with fellow crafters.
Online Craft and Chat - Hermione Granger's Beaded Handbag
Craft and Chat is an online social event that offers you the opportunity to skill share, learn about library resources and make connections with fellow crafters.
Online Craft and Chat - Mrs. Weasley's Yarn Circle
Craft and Chat is an online social event that offers you the opportunity to skill share, learn about
library resources and make connections with fellow crafters.
Online Craft and Chat - Make Your Own Magic Wand
Calling all wizards! Celebrate the week leading up to Harry Potter's birthday by working on and showing off your homemade magic wand. Share your ideas, get inspired, get creative.
Online Pub Trivia - Harry Potter
Calling all witches and wizards, muggles and Squibs! Hop on your computer and test your knowledge of the wizarding world with an online version of our ever popular Harry Potter Pub Trivia.
Escape the from Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Online Craft and Chat - Making Magical Creatures
Craft and Chat is an online social event that offers you the opportunity to skill share, learn about library resources and make connections with fellow crafters.
Secrets of Wizards Live! - with Jeff Evans
Everyone has heard of Hogwarts, but where do American wizards go to school? Why can't you eat an Everlasting Tootsie Sugar Stick? How do you hypnotize a giant slug?
Secrets of Wizards Live! - with Jeff Evans
Everyone has heard of Hogwarts, but where do American wizards go to school? Why can't you eat an Everlasting Tootsie Sugar Stick? How do you hypnotize a giant slug?
Online Family Trivia - Harry Potter
Join us for a fun-filled trivia event all about The Boy Who Lived! This trivia is sure to test your magical knowledge. Be ready for questions from all over the Wizarding World!
The Zaniac Live!
Join the Zaniac in this virtual live show that will be amazing and teach YOU how to be amazing. Get ready for a crash course in juggling, balancing and a ton of weird, wacky skills.
Games & Activities
Investigate and discover with these fun games and activities.
Booklists
Need help finding a good book? Discover these Summer Reading suggestions!
YouTubers You Might Have Missed
You already know about John and Tom Green's Vlogbrothers channel and Zoe Sugg's Zoella channel. Here are some YouTubers and podcasts you might not have discovered. Selected by teens for ages 13-18.
View ListReading Together
Find no wait digital titles you can checkout and start reading today!
For Grades 3-5
For Grades 6-8
For Grades 9-12
Summer Shorts
Enjoy a new fun Summer Shorts video every week! Download worksheets and try the fun activies at home.
Episode 1: Dig Deep Into Art
Express yourself with color and creativity! Dig deep into art with videos about surrealism and impressionism. Sno-Isle Libraries staff teach you how to make masks, watercolor bookmarks, and pour paint with objects found around the house. Did you try one of the crafts in this episode? Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
