Summer Reading Program 2025
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, 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 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 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.
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.
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.
- Storytime at the Port Townsend Farmers Market: Saturdays,
