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2025 Teen Summer Reading (Ages 13-18)

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Color Our World!

The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield is excited to launch its 2025 Teen Summer Reading Program with the art-centered theme of "Color Our World."  See the information below for more details about our teen summer reading program. Participation in our summer program could earn you a prize! See the information below for more details.

Reading Logs & Stamp Cards:

  • Reading logs and stamp cards will be available beginning June 2nd at the Patron Services Desk.

  • Reading logs and stamp cards will be available throughout the summer.

  • Participants will use the reading logs at home to track their progress towards meeting reading goals and earning stamps.

  • Each log includes circles to record every 20 minutes of reading time. Participants should record the date in each circle as reading is completed.

  • Participants can earn a stamp for every hour of reading time.

  • Participants can also earn a stamp for each library program/event attended.

  • Stamps and stamp cards will be used as entries to win the grand prize. The more stamps you earn, the better your chances are to win the grand prize!

  • The deadline to turn in all reading logs and stamp cards is July 31st, 2025 at 5 p.m.

  • The grand prize winner will be announced and contacted in early August.

Grand Prize:​

One grand prize winner will receive the Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night LEGO Set.

Calendars:

We have many fun events planned for teens in June and July, along with book club meetings. Please note the following about events on the teen summer reading calendar:

  • Some events require registration and will be marked with a red "R" on the calendar.

  • To register for events marked with a red “R,” email Skye at spoole@pljcs.org or fill out the corresponding Google Form by scanning the QR code.

  • Additionally, patrons can click the link here to access all registration links in one place.

  • If an event registration is full, we will update on our summer reading webpage, socials, and website homepage events calendar at www.pljcs.org.

  • Events may be subject to cancellation or change and updates will be posted on all of our communication channels.​

Printable Calendars: 

Click here to download a printable PDF of our PLJCS 2025 Summer Reading Guide.

If you have questions about teen programs, email Skye at spoole@pljcs.org.

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