Summer Reading Program 2024

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How it Works:

Every summer, the Port Townsend Public Library invites community members to participate in our annual Summer Reading program. The Summer Reading program includes self-paced reading challenges, interactive programs and activities, and live performances and events. Reading challenges for kids, teens, and adults run from June 1st-August 31st. Participants can track their hours using the beanstack app or by printing a reading tracker (available below). Fun prizes are available for kids, teens, and adults that accomplish the reading challenge in each age category. 

Any and all reading that you do from June 1st- August 31st can be applied to one of our summer reading challenges. Read a book with a friend, listen to an audiobook, attend one of our weekly storytimes, enjoy a graphic novel, it all counts!

The Port Townsend Public Library's Summer Reading program is available to all community members and no registration is required. Just start reading!

Kids & Teens: 

Read 10 hours to earn a new book. Read 50 hours to earn a limited edition t-shirt designed by the local artist, Erwin Dence. All t-shirt orders must be entered by August 31st at 5:00 pm. 

Teens, ages 13-18, can wear their Summer Reading t-shirt to The Nest and receive a free drink. Limit 1 use by September 8th, 2024.

Adults:

Read 10 hours and get a free bookmark and entered for a raffle drawing. Read 100 hours to earn a limited edition t-shirt designed by local artist, Erwin Dence. All t-shirt orders must be entered by August 31st at 5:00 pm.

Summer Reading Program 2024 is co-sponsored by the Cooperative Library of the Eastern Olympics (CLEO), the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, and the Friends of the Port Townsend Library.

Events & Activities

Every week we will be having fun events and activities to celebrate Summer Reading. Check out our event calendar for more information on all of the programs listed below. 

Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Saturday, June 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm at JCIRA Multicultural Center. Join us for multilingual stories, songs, and dance. All ages. 

Weekly Programs & Performances: 

• "Yoga Storytime," with Dani Dent. Wednesday, June 19th, from 1pm-2pm. Chetzemoka Park. Ages 3-12. 
• "Children's Book Festival," with special guest authors Dori Butler, Lily LaMotte, and Faith Pray. Thursday, June 20th at 5:00pm. Carnegie Room. All ages.
• "Read to Rover." Thursday, June 27th, from 1pm-2pm. Children's Room. Ages 5-11. 
• "Magical Adventures: Fairy House Workshop," with special guest author Phoebe Wahl. Friday, June 28th, from 1pm-2pm. Pink House Lawn. Ages 7-12. 
• "Outdoor Adventures: Teen Nature Photography," with Russ Stamp. Tuesday, July 2nd, from 1pm-2pm. Pink House. Ages 12-18.
• Program TBD. Wednesday, July 3rd, from 1pm-2pm. Pink House Lawn. All ages. 
• "Backyard Adventures: Raising Chickens," with Galia Roman. Wednesday, July 10th, 1pm-2pm. Pink House Lawn. Ages 12-18.
• "Chicken Storytime," with Galia Roman. Thursday, July 11th, 1pm-2pm. Pink House Lawn. Ages 3-12. 
• "Yoga Storytime," with Dani Dent. Wednesday, July 17th, 1pm-2pm. Chetzemoka Park. Ages 3-12. 
• "Wilderness Adventures: First Aid Kit Race," with East Jefferson Fire and Rescue. Thursday, July 18th, 1pm-2pm. Children's Room. Ages 7-12.
• "Adventures at Home: Teen Cupcake Wars." Wednesday, July 24th, 1pm-2pm. Location TBD. Ages 12-18.
• "Read to Rover." Thursday, July 25th, 1pm-2pm. Children's Room. Ages 5-11. 
• Program TBD. Thursday, August 1st, 1pm-2pm. Children's Room. Ages 7-12.
• "Magical Adventures: Plants from Ancient Folklore." Wednesday, August 7th, 1pm-2pm. Teen Room. Ages 12-18.
• "Outdoor Adventures: Wild Bird Rescue," with Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue. Thursday, August 8th, 1pm-2pm. Chetzemoka Park. Ages 7-12.
• "Wilderness Adventures: Survival Skills, Campfires, and More!" with Scott Brinton. Wednesday, August 14th, 1pm-2pm. Teen Room. Ages 12-18.
• "Wilderness Adventures: Survival Skills for Kids," with Scott Brinton. Thursday, August 15th, 1pm-2pm. Chetzemoka Park. Ages 7-12. 
• "Yoga Storytime," with Dani Dent. Wednesday, August 21st, 1pm-2pm. Chetzemoka Park. Ages 3-12.
• "Read to Rover." Thursday, August 22nd, 1pm-2pm. Children's Room. Ages 5-11.
• "Teen Photo Gallery." Friday, August 23rd, 5pm-6:30pm. Carnegie Room. All Ages.
• Program TBD. Thursday, August 29th, 1pm-2pm. Chetzemoka Park. All Ages. 

 Summer Storytimes:

• Storytime in the Park: Every Tuesday from 10:30am-11:00am at Chetzemoka Park, June 6th- August 29th.
• "Yoga Storytime," with Dani Dent. Wednesdays, June 19th, July 17th, and August 21st from 1pm-2pm at Chetzemoka Park.
• Storytime at the Port Townsend Farmers Market: Saturdays, June 1st, July 6th, and August 3rd from 11am-11:30am.

Teen Book Club at the Nest:

• Dates and times TBD.