Summer Reading

All Together Now! The 2023 Summer Reading Program encourages kids and teens to read books and explore fun, educational and creative activities with Wichita Public Library all summer long!

Pre-Readers (Birth-Preschool)

Families can include their youngest in the reading fun! Pick up a timed reading record with tracking stickers from the library and see how often you can read together. Once you meet your goal, come in from June 27 through August 1 to collect special prizes just for you!

Kids Read (Kindergarten-5th Grade)

Set your own reading goals this summer and use our new badge books to track your progress. Once you meet your goal, come in from June 27-August 1 to collect your prize pack and be entered into a grand prize drawing!

Teens Read (6th-12th Grade)

Set your own reading goals and track them with a customizable journal. Need inspo? Attend one of our programs this summer to decorate your journal and swap ideas with other teens. Once you meet your goal, come in from June 27 through August 1 to collect your prize pack and be entered into a grand prize drawing!

Important Dates

  • Monday, May 1, 2023: Pre-register for the Summer Reading Program
  • Thursday, May 25: Pick up materials (badge books and reading logs); Summer Reading Program begins!
  • Tuesday, June 27: First day to pick up prizes
  • Tuesday, August 1: Last day of Summer Reading Program

Guest Performers

Bring the family for exciting musicians and thrilling adventures with performers from across the country!

Little Miss Ann
Thursday, June 8, 11:30 a.m.
Walters Branch, 4195 E. Harry St.

Thursday, June 8, 2:30 p.m.
Rockwell Branch, 5939 E. 9th St.
Lucky Diaz
Tuesday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.
Alford Branch, 3447 S. Meridian

Tuesday, June 13, 2:30 p.m.
Evergreen Community Center and Library, 2601 N. Arkansas
STEMusic Concert
Thursday, June 22, 2:30 p.m.
Rockwell Branch, 5939 E. 9th St.

Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.
Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St.
The Uncle Devin Show
Tuesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
Alford Branch, 3447 S. Meridian

Tuesday, June 27, 2:30 p.m.
Angelou Branch, 3051 E. 21st St.
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