Kids
SUMMER READING CLUB
Contact us
Questions for the Children’s Room can be answered by phone or by email: kids@maplewoodlibrary.org
MAIN LIBRARY:
51 Baker Street
973.762.1688 ext 5001
Jane Folger
Natasha Osborne-Boothe
HILTON BRANCH:
1688 Springfield Ave
973.762.1688 ext 5101
Jennifer Jacoppo
Stay tuned for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
UNEARTH A STORY!
A reading incentive program for kids from birth through 5th grade
Prizes, activities, and programs!
June - August (dates TBD)
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this program possible!
You will be able to REGISTER HERE in June: Beanstack Summer Reading
Or download the Beanstack App to log your reading and activities on the go!
Have questions? See the Beanstack FAQ
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: July | August
For information about the Summer Reading Program by age group:
The Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Friends of the Maplewood Library.
You can become a Friend of the Library and continue to support library programming by clicking here.
THE 2025 KIDS SUMMER READING CHALLENGE HAS ENDED
Congratulations to the 394 children who participated and read this summer!
Keep reading and writing over the fall, winter, and spring ... and stay tuned for our next reading challenge!
SOMSD Summer Reading Lists
2025 Grades K-2 Suggested Reading List
Catalog version (easiest way to request items and see all the formats available)
2025 Grades 3-5 Suggested Reading List
Catalog version (easiest way to request items and see all the formats available)
Contact the Children’s Department:
Any questions? Please email us at kids@maplewoodlibrary.org or call Main Library at 973.762.1688 ext 5001 or Hilton Branch at 973-762-1688 ext. 5101
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this program possible!
You can become a Friend of the Library and continue to support library programming here.
For information about the Summer Reading Program by age group: