Encourage Reading This Summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge
Summer is the perfect time for kids to dive into books, explore new worlds, and keep their reading skills sharp. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) makes it easy and fun with its annual Summer Reading Challenge, offering engaging activities, exciting prizes, and plenty of opportunities to spark a lifelong love of reading.
How It Works
Children of all ages (and adults) can set reading goals and track their progress throughout the summer. Whether they're flipping through pages of their favorite series or listening to audiobooks, every reading milestone earns them points and fun rewards.
Beyond the Books
EBRPL takes summer fun to the next level with interactive events like storytelling sessions, puppet shows, craft workshops, and live performances. Teens can enjoy art-themed escape rooms, Bob Ross paint-alongs, and other creative challenges designed just for them.
Awesome Rewards
Kids who complete the challenge earn a certificate, a free book, a cool bag, and a chance to win gift cards. Teens who log three books can snag a clear drawstring backpack, pick a surprise from the Bin of Mysteries, and enter weekly prize raffles. The top teen reader will even win a special grand prize!
Join the Fun
Sign up starting June 1 at any EBRPL location or online at ebrpl.beanstack.org. Don't miss the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on Thursday, May 29 at the Main Library, packed with music, magic, and family-friendly fun from 10 AM to 1 PM. Grab a calendar of events while you’re there.
Make this summer one for the books—literally! Encourage your kids to read, explore, and enjoy all the adventures waiting at the library.
