Kids’ Summer Reading Program 2025
Sign Up
Sign up for the 2025 Summer Reading Program (SRP) with programs for children (grades 1-5), tweens & teens, and adults (ages 18+)! Children in sixth grade can choose to participate in either the Kids’ or Tween/Teen program (see registration form for more details).
Registration for the Summer Reading Program opens on June 1st. You can sign up at any point during the program — it’s never too late to join in on the summer fun! Once you’ve registered, stop by any Morgantown Public Library System location to pick up your SRP 2025 Registration Kit, which includes a customizable tote bag!
Don’t forget to fill out our weekly prize form for your chance to win some awesome prizes throughout the summer.
Too young to register for the summer reading program? No problem! We have organized a series of preschool programs and created a reading log for our readers-in-training!
Log Your Books
Beanstack is a website and app that serves as an interactive home for all reading challenges and events. It’s your one-stop-shop to track your reading habits and unlock badges! New to Beanstack? Check out our easy-to-follow instructions!
Children in grades 1-5 can also choose to track their reading on the paper log included in the registration kits. Here’s a digital version in case you need another!
Earn Prizes
Participation Prizes:
Log at least 3 books and you will go home with our Summer Reading Program system-wide prize: a customizable “Color Your World” bag — perfect for fitting all of your art supplies! Participation prizes can be picked up at any of our locations at any time during the program once you’ve read 3 books. Prizes are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
For your chance to win during our weekly prize drawings, fill out the online form updated below each week! Winners will be notified and can pick up the prize from one of our library locations.
Week 1 (June 9-14): Paint Set
Week 2 (June 16-21): WOW Factory Gift Card
Week 3 (June 23-28): Paint Set
Week 4 (June 30-July 5): WOW Factory Gift Card
Week 5 (July 7-12): Paint Set
Week 6 (July 14-19): WOW Factory Gift Card
Week 7 (July 21-26): Paint Set
Thank you to the WOW Factory for their generous donation!
Craft Kits
Participating children can pick up a free craft kit at their home library during certain weeks (while supplies last)!
Week 2 (June 16-21): Crowns & Creativity Craft Kit
This craft will include a customizable paper crown, a “design your own wizard cloak page,” and other royal activities.
Week 4 (June 30-July 3): Beginners Origami
This craft kit is for beginner paper folders! It comes with instructions on how to make some basic origami designs as well as fun colorful origami paper.
Week 6 (July 14-19): Make a Mask
This craft kit is all about theater! Use your imagination and a character creation sheet to design your own paper mask! Will your character be scary? Funny? Or CRAZY?!
Attend a Summer Reading Program Event
Check out our full events calendar!
June 1st: Registration Begins!
June 9th: Official Start of the Summer Reading Program
August 1st: End of the Summer Reading Program
August 1st: Community Art Show
Registration Kick-Off Party at StoryFest!
Date: Saturday, June 7th | 3:00-6:00pm
Location: Morgantown Farmers Market | 400 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Join us at StoryFest for our Summer Reading Program 2025 Kick-Off Party! Kids in Grades 1-5 are invited to visit our table to register for the program and receive their Registration Kit — which includes a reading log, fun activities, gifts, and more! Then, explore StoryFest for more fun adventures including design your own shield, live sword fighting demonstration, and special guest story times!
Week 1: Drawing & Painting
Self-Portrait Day
Date: Tuesday, June 10th | 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Cheat Area Public Library
Calling all young artists! Join us at the Cheat Area Public Library for an hour of creativity and self expression! We will be learning all about cool artists who made their own self portraits and then we will be using all kinds of crazy craft materials to make our own unique works of art.
Watercolor World
Date: Wednesday, June 11th | 2:00pm
Location: Arnettsville Public Library
Learn to paint with water colors with local artist and library neighbor Lark Harms. Paint a picture or two and make a card.
Self-Portrait Day
Date: Thursday, June 12th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
Calling all young artists! Join us at the Morgantown Public Library for an hour of creativity and self expression! We will be learning all about cool artists who made their own self portraits and then we will be using all kinds of crazy craft materials to make our own unique works of art.
Self-Portrait Day
Date: Friday, June 13th | 10:30-11:30am
Location: Clay-Battelle Public Library
Calling all young artists! Join us at the Morgantown Public Library for an hour of creativity and self expression! We will be learning all about cool artists who made their own self portraits and then we will be using all kinds of crazy craft materials to make our own unique works of art.
Squeegee Art
Date: Friday, June 13th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Clinton District Public Library
Spend the summer with the Clinton District Public Library as we create new and exciting art pieces for you to take home. This week, we will be doing squeegee art!
Week 2: Fiber Art & Fashion
Tie-Dye Day
Date: Tuesday, June 17th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
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Character Couture: Designing Legendary Paper Characters
Date: Tuesday, June 17th | 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Cheat Area Public Library
From Little Red Riding Hood, to Spiderman, to Captain Underpants — all legendary characters have a legendary design! In this hands-on workshop, you will be using the power of your imagination to create legendary characters of your own!
Tie-Dye Class
Date: Wednesday, June 18th | 2:00pm
Location: Arnettsville Public Library
Learn how to tie-dye! Bring a white t-shirt to the class so that you can tie-dye your very own shirt to wear this summer and make a fashion statement.
Tie-Dye Bandanas
Date: Friday, June 20th | 10:30-11:30am
Location: Clay-Battelle Public Library
Put your tie-dye skills to the test for Week 2 of SRP! Make a custom bandana and showcase your artistic flair.
Friendship Bracelets
Date: Friday, June 20th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Clinton District Public Library
Join us at the Clinton District Public Library as we weave friendship bracelets with embroidery thread. You can even teach us a pattern to use!
Week 3: Photography
Picture This! Picture Frame Decorating
Date: Tuesday, June 24th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
The summer and the library are both full of such fun memories! During this activity, use all kinds of crafting materials to customize your own picture frame that is perfect for holding your best memories. Use the frame to hold a silly picture of yourself, a fun picture of family and friends, or even a wacky drawing of your own creation!
Picture This! Picture Frame Decorating
Date: Tuesday, June 24th | 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Cheat Area Public Library
The summer and the library are both full of such fun memories! During this activity, use all kinds of crafting materials to customize your own picture frame that is perfect for holding your best memories. Use the frame to hold a silly picture of yourself, a fun picture of family and friends, or even a wacky drawing of your own creation!
Picture This! Picture Frame Decorating
Date: Wednesday, June 25th | 2:00pm
Location: Arnettsville Public Library
The summer and the library are both full of such fun memories! During this activity, use all kinds of crafting materials to customize your own picture frame that is perfect for holding your best memories. Use the frame to hold a silly picture of yourself, a fun picture of family and friends, or even a wacky drawing of your own creation!
Picture This! Picture Frame Decorating
Date: Friday, June 27th | 10:30-11:30am
Location: Clay-Battelle Public Library
The summer and the library are both full of such fun memories! During this activity, use all kinds of crafting materials to customize your own picture frame that is perfect for holding your best memories. Use the frame to hold a silly picture of yourself, a fun picture of family and friends, or even a wacky drawing of your own creation!
Picture This! Picture Frame Decorating
Date: Friday, June 27th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Clinton District Public Library
The summer and the library are both full of such fun memories! During this activity, use all kinds of crafting materials to customize your own picture frame that is perfect for holding your best memories. Use the frame to hold a silly picture of yourself, a fun picture of family and friends, or even a wacky drawing of your own creation!
Weeks 4: Decor & 3D Art
30 Minute Sculpture Challenge
Date: Tuesday, July 1st | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
Attention all builders and artists! It is time to use all of your skills to create a sculpture in just 30 minutes! Race against the clock using cardboard, paper, and your tremendous creativity to build something the world has never seen before. Whether you create a tall tower, an amazing animal, or something totally new — we can’t wait to see what you build!
30 Minute Sculpture Challenge
Date: Tuesday, July 1st | 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Cheat Area Public Library
Attention all builders and artists! It is time to use all of your skills to create a sculpture in just 30 minutes! Race against the clock using cardboard, paper, and your tremendous creativity to build something the world has never seen before. Whether you create a tall tower, an amazing animal, or something totally new — we can’t wait to see what you build!
3D Art: Clay Sculptures
Date: Wednesday, July 2nd | 2:00pm
Location: Arnettsville Public Library
Make your own clay sculpture.
30 Minute Sculpture Challenge
Date: Thursday, July 3rd | 10:30-11:30am
Location: Clay-Battelle Public Library
Attention all builders and artists! It is time to use all of your skills to create a sculpture in just 30 minutes! Race against the clock using cardboard, paper, and your tremendous creativity to build something the world has never seen before. Whether you create a tall tower, an amazing animal, or something totally new — we can’t wait to see what you build!
Ink Marbling
Date: Thursday, July 3rd | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Clinton District Public Library
Create a marbled masterpiece with the flexibility of alcohol ink and your imagination.
Week 5: Performing Arts
Puppet Palooza
Date: Tuesday, July 15th | 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Cheat Area Public Library
From googly eyes, to felt, to pipe cleaners, and more — we will supply you with everything you need to design your very own, one-of-a-kind, puppet masterpiece! After your creation is done, use it to tell stories in a whole new way. This fun event is perfect for any kiddos who love being silly and telling stories!
Puppet Palooza
Date: Tuesday, July 15th | 2:00-3:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
From googly eyes, to felt, to pipe cleaners, and more — we will supply you with everything you need to design your very own, one-of-a-kind, puppet masterpiece! After your creation is done, use it to tell stories in a whole new way. This fun event is perfect for any kiddos who love being silly and telling stories!
Puppet Palooza
Date: Wednesday, July 16th | 2:00pm
Location: Arnettsville Public Library
From googly eyes, to felt, to pipe cleaners, and more — we will supply you with everything you need to design your very own, one-of-a-kind, puppet masterpiece! After your creation is done, use it to tell stories in a whole new way. This fun event is perfect for any kiddos who love being silly and telling stories!
Puppet Palooza
Date: Friday, July 18th | 10:30-11:30am
Location: Clay-Battelle Public Library
From googly eyes, to felt, to pipe cleaners, and more — we will supply you with everything you need to design your very own, one-of-a-kind, puppet masterpiece! After your creation is done, use it to tell stories in a whole new way. This fun event is perfect for any kiddos who love being silly and telling stories!
Dance Party
Date: Friday, July 18th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Clinton District Public Library
CDPL is having a dance party and you’re invited! Join us at the Clinton District Volunteer Firehall and we dance the from morning into afternoon!
Week 6: Performing Arts
Once Upon a Time
Date: Tuesday, July 8th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
You’ve read lots of books and been to plenty of story times — now it’s time for YOU to be the storyteller! Join new friends as we gather together to create the most fun, wacky, hysterical, and out of this world story ever. We can’t wait to see you for this story time with a twist!
Once Upon a Time
Date: Tuesday, July 8th | 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Cheat Area Public Library
You’ve read lots of books and been to plenty of story times — now it’s time for YOU to be the storyteller! Join new friends as we gather together to create the most fun, wacky, hysterical, and out of this world story ever. We can’t wait to see you for this story time with a twist!
Movie Day at the Library: Harold & the Purple Crayon
Date: Wednesday, July 9th | 2:00pm
Location: Arnettsville Public Library
Grab some popcorn and enjoy Movie Day at the Library! Movies are a form of storytelling and we will be watching a very colorful movie, “Harold and the Purple Crayon.”
Once Upon a Time
Date: Friday, July 11th | 10:30-11:30am
Location: Clay-Battelle Public Library
You’ve read lots of books and been to plenty of story times — now it’s time for YOU to be the storyteller! Join new friends as we gather together to create the most fun, wacky, hysterical, and out of this world story ever. We can’t wait to see you for this story time with a twist!
Storytelling with Guest Lawrence Rebelo
Date: Friday, July 11th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Clinton District Public Library
Join us as we weave a story together to create a printed “book” for each attendee to have.
Week 7: The Artist is You
The Artist is You: Workshop
Date: Tuesday, July 22nd | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
We hope you’ve been having fun exploring your artistic abilities this summer because now is your time to shine during our workshop hour! Bring any artistic creations that you are proud of from this summer and add finishing touches to them — or create something new using all of our supplies! We will provide tons of crafting materials and upbeat music to rock out to while you perfect your super cool art work.
The Artist is You: Workshop
Date: Tuesday, July 22nd | 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Cheat Area Public Library
We hope you’ve been having fun exploring your artistic abilities this summer because now is your time to shine during our workshop hour! Bring any artistic creations that you are proud of from this summer and add finishing touches to them — or create something new using all of our supplies! We will provide tons of crafting materials and upbeat music to rock out to while you perfect your super cool art work.
Nostalgic Art Stations
Date: Wednesday, July 23rd | 2:00pm
Location: Arnettsville Public Library
Visit one of the many nostalgic art stations. Play with an Etch-A-Sketch. Make Spirograph Art. Make Silly Putty Art. Make Dot Art masterpieces and more.
The Artist is You: Workshop
Date: Friday, July 25th | 10:30-11:30am
Location: Clay-Battelle Public Library
We hope you’ve been having fun exploring your artistic abilities this summer because now is your time to shine during our workshop hour! Bring any artistic creations that you are proud of from this summer and add finishing touches to them — or create something new using all of our supplies! We will provide tons of crafting materials and upbeat music to rock out to while you perfect your super cool art work.
The Artist is You: Workshop
Date: Friday, July 25th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Clinton District Public Library
We hope you’ve been having fun exploring your artistic abilities this summer because now is your time to shine during our workshop hour! Bring any artistic creations that you are proud of from this summer and add finishing touches to them — or create something new using all of our supplies! We will provide tons of crafting materials and upbeat music to rock out to while you perfect your super cool art work.
End of Program Party: Community Art Show
Community Art Show
Date: Friday, August 1st | 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Morgantown Public Library
Welcome to our community art show featuring the fabulous artwork made by — YOU! Dress up fancy and join us at this one-of-a-kind gallery evening complete with sparkling juice, cheese, and, of course, your art! We will have everything from sculptures, to self portraits, to paintings, and more on display here at the Morgantown Public Library. After an evening of being admired, take home your amazing creation to display forever. Bring your friends and family to this artistic evening filled with art, inspiration, and community spirit!
This event is for all ages and you can submit your work at any of our Morgantown Public Library System locations from July 21st-28th. Any large or potentially breakable art pieces should be brought directly to the Morgantown Public Library. One submission per artist please!
Preschool Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Have you heard of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? The Morgantown Public Library is committed to creating lifelong readers from the start with a fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills. The goal is to read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. Register here!
Morgantown Public Library
Preschool Story Time
Dates: June 3rd & 4th and June 10th & 11th | 10:00-10:30am | Meeting Room A
Let’s have fun at the Morgantown Public Library with story times! During our time together, the children will listen to two delightful stories, enjoy a variety of activities and explore a different theme each week. The story times are for children ages 2-5 year old.
Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time Summer Session
Dates: June 17th, June 24th, July 22nd, July 29th, August 19th and August 26th | 6:30-7:15pm | Meeting Room A
Children ages 2-6 are invited to join us at the Morgantown Public Library for our free and fun Tuesday Evening Pre-School Story Time Summer Session. This summer session will celebrate the library’s Summer Reading Program “Color Your World” and read books about colors this summer. Join us for stories, songs, games, and visit the many activity stations. Story times begin at 6:30pm and last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. For more information, contact the library at 304-291-7425.
Cheat Area Public Library
Wednesday Morning Story Time
Come to the Cheat Area Public Library every Wednesday at 10:30am to listen to engaging stories, do themed crafts, and play with new friends! Ages 3-6 recommended.
Toddler Playgroup
Toddlers ages 1-5 and their parents can meet up in the library space to play and socialize every Friday at 10:30am at the Cheat Area Public Library! The library provides a variety of exciting toys and crafts that make for a fun, casual weekly gathering.
Morgantown Public Library System at Krepps Park
Krepps Kritters
Dates: June 5th & 26th and July 10th & 24th | 10:00am
It is time again for you and your child to join us at Krepp’s Park for Krepps Kritters! The program will be moved to Pavilion 2 located in the upper part of the park. Each session you and your child will hear two delightful stories, enjoy a variety of activities, make crafts, have refreshments, and explore a different theme each week. All sessions start at 10:00am and are for children ages 3-6 years old. The sessions are limited to the first 24 children and we will not take advance registration.
Virtual Author Talks
Virtual Author Talk with Katherine Applegate
Date: Tuesday, June 24th | 4:00pm
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.
Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself―and about the humans who hope to save her.
Katherine Applegate’s Odder, is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.
Register here!
Virtual Author Talk with Raúl The Third
Date: Tuesday, July 8th | 4:00pm
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library’s Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you.
Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended.
Please note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.
Register here!