Summer Reading

2025 Summer Reading Program: Color Our World

The Pitkin County Library is thrilled to invite the community to participate in this year’s Summer Reading Program, where we aim to spark creativity, explore new genres, and encourage kids, teens, and adults to get involved. Whether you’re reading for fun, attending exciting library events, or completing challenges for a chance to win amazing prizes, there’s something for everyone.

Program Dates:

• Start: Friday, June 6, at 3:00pm-5:00pm during the Kick-Off Party
• End: Wednesday, August 6, at 12:00pm-2:00pm during the Closing Party

Please claim prizes and submit raffle tickets by Wednesday August 6, at 12:00pm. The Library is unable to provide prizes and raffle tickets after this time.

How to Participate:

Register for the Summer Reading Program

First, sign up for the Summer Reading Program! You may sign up in person with a Librarian or fill out the Summer Reading Program Sign-Up Form. If you fill out the sign-up form on your online, you will need to speak with a Librarian to receive your Summer Reading Booklet. Booklets for the Teen, Adult, and español para adultos programs may be picked up at the main desk, while the booklets for the Early Literacy and Kids' programs may be picked up at the children's desk.

Age Requirements

• Early Literacy: 0-5
• Kids: 5-11
• Teens: 12-17
• Adults: 18+

Read!

This summer, let your imagination soar as you dive into the world of books. Reading isn’t just about finishing books—it's about learning, exploring new worlds, and inspiring ideas.

As you read, track your progress in your Summer Reading Log. The more you read, the more chances you have to win fantastic prizes! There are many ways to read, including books, audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, and graphic novels. Read what you are comfortable with. It all counts! So get to reading and let your summer be filled with vibrant stories and endless fun.

Speak with a Librarian to have your reading log stamped and to collect raffle tickets and prizes.

Attend Summer Reading Events at the Library

Join us for an exciting lineup of Summer Reading Events at the Pitkin County Library. People of all ages can participate in special storytimes, hands-on activities, concerts, creative workshops, and more. Connect with fellow readers and celebrate the joy of reading all summer long!

Summer Reading Program participants can collect one raffle ticket from a Librarian at each Summer Reading event.

Complete Challenges

Take your summer reading adventure to the next level by completing fun and engaging challenges! Earn raffle tickets and unlock special prizes for completing art-based and reading challenges.

Each summer reading booklet has challenges curated for its audience, and different prizes are available at the main and children's desks. Speak with a Librarian to collect prizes.

Contacts for Summer Reading:

Early Literacy

Grace Hancock, grace.hancock@pitkincounty.com or 970-429-1930.

Kids

Sierra Fransen, sierra.fransen@pitkincounty.com or 970-429-1923.

Teens

Lily Wymer, lily.wymer@pitkincounty.com or 970-429-1918.

Adults

Jade Fiskaa, jade.fiskaa@pitkincounty.com or 970-429-1942.

Español para adultos

Elena Márquez, elena.marquez@pitkincounty.com o 970-429-1938.