2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Read, earn prizes, and participate in special programs all summer long!
About the program
Challenge yourself to read all summer long! Join us May 31 - August 2 for this year's Summer Reading Program. The theme is Color our World at The Library, and we will have reading logs, bonus activities, and special programs for all ages to enjoy.
Reading Logs
Participants set their own daily reading goal and log each day they reach that goal. Choose between a digital or paper reading log. Paper logs can be picked up at the library or downloaded to print at home.
Click here to preview available book prizes.
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Once you sign up, you will get one book to keep along with the opportunity to earn more prizes:
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Read for 15 days to earn a book
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Read for 30 days to earn a third and fourth book
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Log your reading online:
Click the button below to sign up on Beanstack. Log in or create an account. Family members can be added from your primary account, or they can sign up separately. Once you are logged in, you will be able to enroll in the Summer Reading Program. ​​
Super Reader Log
Have you finished your first reading log and are ready for the next challenge? Stop by the library’s front desk anytime and ask for a Super Reader log. Complete an additional 30 days of reading for an additional prize and bragging rights! Super Reader logs can be requested July 1 through July 27.
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Bonus Activities
If you are looking for something more to do on top of reading this summer? Try out our Summer Reading Coloring Page! The Coloring Page is filled with fun, family-friendly activities. Complete each quadrant of activities to earn prizes!
The Bonus Coloring Page can be picked up at the library or downloaded to print at home.
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Special Programs
Special programs will begin the week of June 2, 2025.
Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m., and select Mondays at 6:00 p.m. for fun programs! Discover even more library programs on our events calendar.
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Please note that programs held in our Community Room will have a capacity limit of 100 people. Participants will be admitted on a first-come-first-serve basis.​
Raffles and Prizes
Attend ALL seven Plaza Storytimes to enter the chance to win 2 individual Wahooz all-day pass.
Attend Summer Reading Specials and Evening Specials to receive one free raffle ticket per person per event. No purchase necessary to enter. Ensure your contact information is on the ticket, and it is placed in the designated box on the display. First drawing will be June 30; final drawing will be July 28. Prizes are the following:
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Kids Prizes
Lego Block Set
Magnet Building Cube Set
Graphic Novel Set (4 Wings of Fire books, 1 Dogman movie and 3 Dogman books)
Yoto Audio Player
Toddler training bike
Mid-level bike
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Teen Prizes
Lego kit (Fortnite)
Lego Kit (Bouquet)​
Hunger Games 5-Book Hard Cover Set & Merch
Kindle
Teen bike
Gift card bouquet (roaring springs, wahooz, and candy)
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Adult Prizes
3 Adult Coloring Books & 72 Piece Marker Set
$50 Destination Caldwell Gift Card
$50 Reel Theater Gift Card
ICCU Gift Basket
Rodeo tickets 4 pack
Samsung Tablet
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Summer Program Dates
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June Programs
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Monday, June 2 @ 6:00 pm: Story Walk in The Park (Sebree Park)
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Wednesday, June 4 @ 11:00 am: The Colors of Bubbles (Serenity Park)
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Friday, June 6 @ 10:00 am: Plaza Storytime- Rainbows (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Wednesday, June 11 @ 11:00 am: Transplants with the Master Gardeners (Library Community Room)
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Friday, June 13 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Flowers and Gardens (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Monday, June 16 @ 6:00 pm: Caldwell Fire (Serenity Park)
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Wednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 am: Ballet Folklorico Meet and Greet (Library Community Room)
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Friday, June 20 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Colorful Cultures (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Wednesday, June 25 @ 11:00am: Movement and Mindfulness with Gina Ramirez (Serenity Park)
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Friday, June 27 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Emotions (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Monday, June 30 @ 6:00 pm: Terracotta Pot Art (Library Community Room)
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July Programs
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Wednesday, July 2 @ 11 am: Birds of Prey with World Center for Birds of Prey (Library Community Room)
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Wednesday, July 9 @ 11 am: Insects, Spiders,& ladybugs OH MY! with Master Gardeners (Library Community Room)
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Friday, July 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Insects (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Monday, July 14 @ 6 pm: Idaho Armored Combat (Serenity Park)
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Wednesday, July 16 @ 11 am: Clay Creations with Caldwell Fine Arts
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Friday, July 18 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Seasons (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Wednesday, July 23 @ 11 am: Sockeye Storytime (Library Community Room) *receive a free same day ticket for the Sawtooth Sockeye's Game! While supplies last
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Friday, Jul 25 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Music (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Monday, July 28 @ 6 pm: Ballet Folklorico (Indian Creek Plaza)
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Wednesday, July 30 @ 11 am: Summer Reading Finale Celebration​
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SUMMER READING SPONSORS
We can't thank these businesses enough for sponsoring the Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading Program! They are FANTASTIC and we couldn't support the community without them.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact us today: infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org or call 208.459.3242
Thank you to our sponsors:
Local Artist: Angela Matlashevsky
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