Summer is the time to read, investigate, and discover with Sno-Isle Libraries!
Keep Reading!
There's still time to read, investigate and discover with Sno-Isle Libraries! Keep reading to earn your prize book and check out the online events calendar for fun programs. If you finished your reading online and didn't receive an email from the library, please contact us.
How does it work?
- Download a printable reading log for kids or for teens. No sign up necessary.
- Read 10 hours.
- When you're done, turn in your log online or at your library (when it's open) to earn a free book.
- For every additional 10 hours you read, enter a prize drawing! Download a Keep Reading bookmark for kids or for teens to track your progress. When finished, turn it in here.
- Have fun!
Summer Reading prize books funded by Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and Friends of the Library groups.
Summer Spotlight
Harry Potter
Select your Hogwarts house and then find fun online programs, spellbinding activities, booklists for your house and favorite characters, and Daily Prophet polls to vote in.
Summer Shorts Videos
Enjoy a new episode of Summer Shorts every week! Each episode includes activities and resources for you to explore.
Reading Together
Need a new book to help reach your 10 hour reading goal? Find no-wait digital titles to check out today!
Live! Virtual Programs
Summer Reading programs have moved online. Join the fun and find live Summer Reading virtual programs all summer long!
Kids
Download Kids Reading Log!
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader and save Reading Log PDF to track progress digitally without printing! Sno-Isle Libraries is not responsible for content posted on external websites.
Turn in Reading Logs Virtual Programs Watch Summer Shorts Reading Together Titles Games & Activities BooklistsTeens
Download Teens Reading Log!
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader and save Reading Log PDF to track progress digitally without printing! Sno-Isle Libraries is not responsible for content posted on external websites.
Turn in Reading Logs Virtual Programs Reading Together Titles Games & Activities BooklistsSummer Reading: Kids
Virtual Programs
- Register today!
- Becoming a Clown
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Becoming A Clown Live! - with Charles The Clown
Join us for a program filed with books, comedy and magic! Watch as Charles The Clown becomes a clown before your eyes and performs mystifying magic tricks.
Summer Shorts - Dig into Math and Technology!
Explore the binary number system and the Fibonacci number sequence. Discover how birds use tools, and make simple mandala art and a tangram puzzle.
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Online Family Trivia - Around the World in 30 Questions
Join us for online family trivia night! Using Zoom and an online scorecard, we'll bring the fun of intergenerational trivia right to your home. Please register for this event.
Summer Shorts - Dig Deep Into Kitchen Science
This week we dig deep into Kitchen Science. These videos focus on food based science experiments and the science behind how some of food we eat is made. Two words: Ice Cream.
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover online
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Family Trivia - The Pet Edition
Join us for a fun-filled trivia event full of questions to inspire, amuse and educate us about our favorite furry friends! This will have plenty of pet trivia for the whole family.
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Reading with Rover
Children build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a live video chat. For elementary students ages 6-12, with an adult. One registration required per student.
Online Family Trivia - Pokémon Edition
Are you the very best, like no one ever was? This week for Family Trivia we're putting your Pokémon knowledge to the test!
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Games & Activities
Investigate and discover with these fun games and activities.
Booklists
Need help finding a good book? Discover these Summer Reading suggestions!
Summer Reading: Teens
Virtual Programs
- Register today!
- Becoming a Clown
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Becoming A Clown Live! - with Charles The Clown
Join us for a program filed with books, comedy and magic! Watch as Charles The Clown becomes a clown before your eyes and performs mystifying magic tricks.
Summer Shorts - Dig into Math and Technology!
Explore the binary number system and the Fibonacci number sequence. Discover how birds use tools, and make simple mandala art and a tangram puzzle.
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Reading Together Book Group - Don't Get Caught!
Join us for a Zoom book group to discuss the Reading Together title Don't Get Caught!
Online Family Trivia - Around the World in 30 Questions
Join us for online family trivia night! Using Zoom and an online scorecard, we'll bring the fun of intergenerational trivia right to your home. Please register for this event.
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Family Trivia - The Pet Edition
Join us for a fun-filled trivia event full of questions to inspire, amuse and educate us about our favorite furry friends! This will have plenty of pet trivia for the whole family.
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Online Family Trivia - Pokémon Edition
Are you the very best, like no one ever was? This week for Family Trivia we're putting your Pokémon knowledge to the test!
Diagon Alley Debacle - An Adventure in the Wizarding World!
Everything in Diagon Alley is topsy-turvy! Can you solve the puzzles and work out the problem?
Escape from the Museum - A digital escape room for Summer Reading
It’s the night before the grand opening of the Sno-Isle Museum of Pop Culture.
But something went horribly wrong.
You’re trapped inside.
To participate click https://forms.gle/42Wtr3yJFhTqvdpAA
Games & Activities
Investigate and discover with these fun games and activities.
Booklists
Need help finding a good book? Discover these Summer Reading suggestions!
YouTubers You Might Have Missed
You already know about John and Tom Green's Vlogbrothers channel and Zoe Sugg's Zoella channel. Here are some YouTubers and podcasts you might not have discovered. Selected by teens for ages 13-18.
View ListReading Together
Find no wait digital titles you can checkout and start reading today!
For Grades 3-5
For Grades 6-8
For Grades 9-12
Summer Shorts
Enjoy a new fun Summer Shorts video every week! Download worksheets and try the fun activies at home.
Episode 6: Dig Deep Into History
Dig Deeper into History! Make your own fossils, learn a bit about ancient writing systems, the Underground Railroad and the Ancient Kingdom of Aksum. Did you try a project from the episode? Send a picture to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
- Resources:
- Digging Deeper into Ancient Writing: More to Explore!
- Digging Deep into Ancient Writing: Summary of Projects
- Freedom Quits: Quilts Patterns & Their Meanings
- Underground Railroad and Freedom Quilts Resources
- Freedom Quilt Squares
- Kingdom of Aksum: Further Resources
- Salt Dough Recipe
- Digital Booklist: Dig Deep Into History
Episode 5: Dig Deep Into Books
This week we learn how to make pop-up books, a Harry Potter bestiary project, and how to play the game "Spoilers" with Bubbles the shark puppet! Did you try a project from the episode? Send a picture to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 4: Dig Deep into Culture
Learn about libraries and traditions around the world! We'll also cool off with a refreshing summer drink recipe, and learn to make paper fans and papel picado. Did you try one of the projects in this episode? Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 3: Dig Deep into Music
Dig deeper into music. This week we will learn about rhythm and beats using the names of animals. We are going to play a music game by clapping, snapping, and slapping our knees. We will also learn how to make our own drum out of household items. Then learn about recursive musical piece and how it relates to a Mobius strip. Did you play along? Send a picture of your musical activities to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 2: Dig Deep Into Science and Engineering
Dig deep into science and engineering. Learn how to make lava lamps and fizz inflators, learn about structures from around the world, and build bridges with paper. Did you try one of the projects in this episode? Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Your Creations
Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 1: Dig Deep Into Art
Express yourself with color and creativity! Dig deep into art with videos about surrealism and impressionism. Sno-Isle Libraries staff teach you how to make masks, watercolor bookmarks, and pour paint with objects found around the house. Did you try one of the crafts in this episode? Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
