Summer Reading Program 2025

reading is the GOAT

 

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 with one of our reading trackers. Pick up a reading tracker at the library starting June 1st or print one from our website (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, Lydia Vadopalas. All t-shirt orders must be entered by August 31st at 5:00 pm. 

Teens and young adults, ages 13-24, can wear their Summer Reading t-shirt to The Nest and receive a free drink. Limit 1 use by September 8th, 2025.

Adults:

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

 


Summer Reading Program 2025 is sponsored by the Port Townsend Library Friends & Foundation.


 

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. 

Weekly Programs & Performances: 

  • "Read to Rover" with special guests from Olympic Mountain Pet Pals. Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, and August 5, from 3pm-4pm. The Children's Room. Ages 5-11. 
  • "Lego Club." Mondays, June 9, July 14, and August 11, 4:00pm-5:00pm. The Children's Room. Ages 7-12. 
  • "Meet the Pet: Rabbits" with Jefferson County 4-H students. Monday, June 16, 4:00pm-5:00pm. The Children's Room. Ages 7-12.
  • "Youth Chess Club." Mondays, June 23, July 21, and August 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 7-12.
  • "Teen Chess Club." Mondays, June 23, July 21, and August 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 12-18. 
  • "Goat Party!" with Ground Control Goats. Wednesday, June 25, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Pink House Lawn. All Ages.
  • "Fairy House Workshop." Friday, June 27, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Pink House Lawn. Ages 7-12.
  • "Meet the Pet: Dogs," with Jan Gould. Monday, June 30, 4:00pm-5:00pm. The Children's Room. Ages 7-12.
  • "Young Writers Club," with Annie Bartos. Tuesdays, July- August 19, 4:30pm-5:30pm. The Teen Room. Ages 10-16. Registration encouraged. 
  • "Trivia Night," with Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Wednesday, July 2, 6:00pm-7:30pm. The Carnegie Room. All Ages. 
  • "Meet the Birds," with Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue
  • "Scribbles Art Exploration: Pet Friends," with Scribbles. Wednesday, July 16, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 3-7. 
  • "Goat Block Print Postcards," with Lydia Vadopalas. Thursday, July 17, 6:00pm7:00pm. The Carnegie Room. Ages 13+
  • "Bike Rodeo," with Port Townsend Police Department. Saturday, July 19, 10:00am-1:00pm. Blue Herron Middle School. 
  • "Meet the Pet: Apacas," with Marie Muma. Wednesday, July 23, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Chetzemoka Park. Ages 7-12. Registration encouraged. 
  • "Origami Hour." Wednesday, July 30, 1:00pm-2:00pm. The Children's Room. Ages 7-12.
  • "The Three Billy Goats Gruff STEM activity." Wednesday, August 6, 1:00pm-2:00pm. The Children's Room. Ages 7-12.
  • "Pet Zines." Wednesday, August 6, 1:00pm-2:00pm. The Teen Room. Ages 12-18.
  • "Dog Man Movie." Monday, August 25, 4:00pm-6:00pm. Pink House Meeting Room. Ages 7-12.
  • "Magic Show," with Tobias Weinberger from the Traveling Spectacular. Wednesday, August 27, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Chetzemoka Park. All Ages. 

 Summer Storytimes:

  • Storytime in the Park: Every Tuesday from 10:30am-11:00am at Chetzemoka Park, June 3th- August 26th. 
  • "Yoga Storytime," with Dani Dent. Tuesday, August 26, 10:30am-11:30am. Chetzemoka Park. 
  • Storytime at the Port Townsend Farmers Market: Saturdays, June 14, July 5, and August 2, 11:00am-11:30am.

Our Summer Storytime series is intended for kids of all ages and their families. Join us rain or shine! 

 

Summer Reading Program