Summer Reading Count Down

Adults, teens and children can sign up now for Syracuse Public Library’s summer reading program, which officially starts June 2 and wraps up July 18. This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” All ages will embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives.

Get started by downloading the Beanstack app, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Syracuse Public Library. Participants will then create an account, following the app’s directions, before searching for “Syracuse Public Library (IN)” to join their age groups’ reading challenge. Library staff are also available to help participants sign up, including with paper registration sheets. A library card is not required to participate in SPL’s summer reading challenge or its programs.

This year, all ages will track their reading by the minute to earn fun prizes, including the chance to win the grand prizes. Incentive and pick-a-prize pickups begin the week of June 9. Syracuse Public Library hopes to reach a community goal of 450,000 minutes read during the 2025 summer reading program.

For more information and programming details, visit the library’s summer reading webpage at https://www.syracuse.lib.in.us/summer-reading.html.