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2025 Summer Reading Programs

Level Up At Your Library

Join Us for Our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

Mark your calendars for Monday, June 9th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Legacy Park in Manteno.  Come by to collect your packet(s) for the Summer Reading Program(s) you signed up for, or take the opportunity to register for summer reading on the spot!

Special events include games, face painting, snacks, bubble fun, a scavenger hunt and a surprise from the Friends of the Manteno Public Library.   In case of rain, the Kick-Off Party will take place at the Manteno Public Library during the same time, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

If you can’t join us for the Kick-Off Party, your summer reading packets can be picked up at the library beginning June 10th.

Summer Reading Programs: Starts June 9th & Ends July 18th

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Rubber Duckies ages 0-2

Rubber Duckies

Recommended Ages: 0-2

Thursdays from 10-11am starting June 12th
A program for babies and their caregivers. Join us for songs, fingerplays, reading and playtime! Play Early Literacy Bingo to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win our Rubber Duckie prizes!

Registration Required: Call 815-468-3323 to register

Gordon & Friends Ages 3-5

Gordon & Friends

Recommended Ages: 3-5

Monday Sessions: 10-11am OR 1-2pm
Starts June 16th
Join us for stories, crafts and games for 3 – 5 year olds and their caregivers. Complete Gordon’s game board to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win our Gordon & Friends prizes!
Registration Required: Call 815-468-3323 to register

Reading Dragons ages 6-10

Reading Dragons

Recommended Ages: 6-10

Wednesday Sessions: 10-11am OR 1-2pm
Starts June 18th
Join us for games and crafts for 6 – 10 year olds. Earn awesome Dragon Cards, prizes, and raffle tickets by reading and completing activities for a chance to win our fantastic Reading Dragon prizes!
Registration Required: Call 815-468-3323 to register

Reading Adventurers ages 11-17

Reading Adventurers

Recommended Ages: 11-17

Thursdays from 1-2pm starting June 12th
Join us this summer for a variety of games and crafts! You can earn dragon cards or track your reading minutes through Reader Zone using the code: c8da9. Complete your reading to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win our Reading Adventurers prize!
Registration Required: Call 815-468-3323 to register

Adult Summer Reading Ages 10+

Adult Summer Reading Program

Ages: 18+

Self-Paced: Starts June 9th & Ends July 25th
Join the excitement with our “Level Up at Your Library” Bingo sheet! Complete the activities to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes for our Adult Summer Reading program!

Registration Required: Call 815-468-3323 to register