Champaign-Urbana Area Summer Reading Programs

Champaign-Urbana loves summer reading programs

Encouraging a love for reading is a beautiful thing, and we are fortunate to have so many reading programs to check out this summer in the Champaign-Urbana area

Keep your kids’ minds in motion during the hotter months with some great Champaign-Urbana area summer reading programs. We put together a list of as many of them as we could find, and please, if we’ve forgotten one, let us know.

Summer reading has no age limit. There are programs for kids of all ages, as well as grown-ups. In fact, what a great way to model to your children the importance of reading!

Chambanamoms thanks Champaign Public Library for presenting this list of summer reading opportunities. 

The Champaign Public Library inspires, informs, and connects our community! The library is a place to enjoy free family fun, books, and activities and is welcome to all.

Looking for free activities, books, and movies? The Champaign Public Library and Douglass Branch offer remarkable resources for families, including the “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Challenge!

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Champaign Public Library

Sign up begins May 15. Summer Reading Program runs through Aug. 15. Visit champaign.org/read for details.

Ready to read and win prizes? Sign up to be part of the Summer Reading Challenge for all ages. Everyone is welcome — infants, kids and teens!

For Kids (infants to fourth grade graduates)
Win prize books and more. You can log your reading in the Beanstack app or download a pdf and print out a log at home.

For Teens (middle and high school students)
Earn a prize every time you read for two hours. Prizes include coupons for sweet treats around town, prize books, Champaign Park District Passes, and more.

For Adults
Earn a reward every time you read for two hours. Track your reading online using the Beanstack app. The tickets you earn can be applied toward winning a Grand Prize Gift Basket (up to $325 value). You can earn additional tickets by attending library events and by completing the challenge. When you log your reading online, you’ll have a chance to earn 25+ tickets.

Urbana Free Library

Sign up begins May 12. Summer Reading Program runs through Aug. 31.

This summer, make time to read the books you love and win prizes just for reading. Library patrons can sign up for reading programs and track their progress through the Beanstack app.

For Kids (up to entering sixth grade)
Track reading online with the Beanstack app or a paper reading log (available at the library). For every 600 minutes they read or are read to, children win a free book. Up to two books during the summer. For completed summer activities, children earn a fun prize from the treasure box.

For Teens (grades 6-12)
Track reading online with Beanstack or a paper reading log (available at the library). For every 600 minutes read, teens win a free book. Up to two books during the summer. For completed summer activities, teens earn a fun prize from the treasure box.

For Adults (post high school and up)
Track reading online with Beanstack. For every four books read, adults win a free book. Up to two books during the summer. For completed summer activities, adults earn a vinyl water bottle sticker.

St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library

Sign up begins June 9. Summer Reading Program runs through July 12. 

This is a five-week program; more details coming soon.

Rantoul Public Library

Summer Reading Program sign up coming soon
Visit its website for more information coming soon.