SUMMER READING | berwickpubliclibrary

2022 Summer Reading Program

June 17th to August 13th

Open to all ages!

Join us for a wild adventure as we explore the world of animals!

Our Summer Safari is an 8-week program running from June 17th to August 13th.

We have a fun summer planned full of special programs, STEAM activities, take-and-make crafts, Lego challenges, a library Safari Rescue Mission, and more!

Our Summer Reading Program is open to all ages! We have two different versions of the program available - one for kids 12 and under and one for teens/adults.

How it Works

We like to keep our summer reading program pretty simple - just read books and complete fun activities to earn tickets that you can enter for a chance to win the prize of your choice. How much you want to participate is up to you. You can keep things low-key and just read books of your choosing all summer, or you can challenge yourself to complete the activities and reading challenges provided on the tracker form. Every time you complete a book or activity, you will earn one ticket that you can enter into our prize drawings. Tracker forms are available at the library or can be downloaded here:

Children's Tracker Form (12 and under)
Teen and Adult Tracker Form

How to Participate

There are two ways you can participate in the summer reading program - on paper or virtually. If you'd like to use a paper tracker form, you can either pick up a form at the library or print one from our website. If you'd like a paperless option, you can participate virtually through the website Beanstack.

Summer Reading Events and Activities

Stop by the library between June 17th and August 13th to try our Safari Rescue Mission!

Friday, June 17th at 10:30am

Wildlife Encounters will be joining us for a "Junior Zookeeper" program featuring live animals.

Friday, June 24th at 10:30am

Join us for police officer storytime with the
Berwick Police Department.

Friday, July 8th at 10:30am

Come meet the Berwick Fire Department at
firefighter storytime.

Tuesday, July 12th at 10am - 2pm

Visit our Maker Day and try some fun
hands-on activities!

Friday, July 29th - 10:30am

Zoologist Audra Byram will share her experience

as a zookeeper.

Friday, July 22nd - 10:30am

Learn about Marine Mammals of Maine and their work rescuing marine mammals and sea turtles.

Friday, August 5th - 11am

Award-winning children's songwriter and performer Judy Pancoast will be joining us for a fun show featuring lots of music and dancing.

Friday, August 12th - 10:30am

Chewonki will be introducing us to some of their animal friends during a "Scales and Tails" program.

Book Recommendations

Not sure what to read for some of our summer reading challenges?
Check out some of our suggestions!