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Summer Reading
2025 Summer Reading Challenge
COLOR OUR WORLD!
Summer Reading for Everyone
Monday June 16th - Saturday August 9th
(don’t miss the SRC After Party events for Kids from Aug 11th - 23rd!)
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this program possible!
Each summer the Library offers programs and activities for adults, teens, and children to encourage reading and excite curiosity. Register on Beanstack to log your reading and activities, and win prizes!
REGISTER HERE: 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.
TEENS
Beanstack
The Maplewood Library uses Beanstack to facilitate our summer reading challenge. To join, click here to register. The Teen Summer Reading Challenge runs from Monday, June 16 through Saturday, August 9.
Prizes
Teen summer reading prizes can be viewed here. For a chance to win prizes, register and participate actively on Beanstack!
Teen Summer Reading Events
To view and register for teen summer reading events, click here.
Reading Lists
2025 Middle School Suggested Reading List
Catalog version (easiest way to request items and see all the formats available)
2025 High School Suggested Reading List
Catalog version (easiest way to request items and see all the formats available)
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the teen librarian via email.
ADULTS
How It Works:
Join the Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Participate to enter prize drawings for gift card prizes to local businesses!
Ways to Participate & Be Eligible for Prizes in Beanstack:
Log the minutes and books you read this summer
Write book reviews
Prizes
Grand Prize: three winners will be chosen by raffle drawing from all the entries submitted over the course of the program to win a $50 gift card to a Maplewood business of their choice!
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.