The Free Library's flagship program fosters a love of reading and learning with self-paced activities for all ages at your library! Participants can attend library programs, find new books to read, and explore activities to stay engaged throughout the summer. Sign up at your neighborhood library or participate in an online challenge. The Free Library has activities for all ages!
Participate in Summer of Wonder 2025
From June 9—August 8, 2025:
How to Participate in Person
For Kids: The take-home Summer of Wonder Activity Maps (available in English and Spanish) allow children to keep track of reading and library activities, and earn prizes upon completion.
For Teens: Take home a Summer of Wonder Activity Guide and complete activities to earn prizes throughout the summer and enter a raffle for a chance to win a grand prize!
For Adults: Enter a raffle by reading, attending library programs, and much more!
for Kids
The take-home Summer of Wonder Activity Map allow children to keep track of reading and library activities, and earn prizes upon completion.
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for Teens
Teens can earn prizes throughout the summer and enter a raffle for a chance to win a grand prize!
for Camps and Groups
for Adults
Adults can also enter a raffle by reading, attending library programs, and much more!
Participate Online
Can't make it to a library branch this summer, or just eager for even more summer reading fun? Register online with Beanstack, and/or download the free app for iOS and Android devices to participate online and on the go. Log your books and activities, write reviews, earn digital badges, and more!
Plus, when summer is over, you can keep using Beanstack! The Free Library offers seasonal online challenges for Fall, Winter, and Spring, as well as specialty challenges throughout the year. With one log-in, you can participate in any reading programs that pop up, as well as access all your book logs, written reviews, and badges earned.
Programs and Services
Philly Reading Champs
Check out our online Reading Champs Guide for easy-to-do, literacy-rich activity ideas you can use on the go!
Visit Readingchamps.org
Summer of Wonder Hub
Explore our online Summer of Wonder Hub to find activity ideas, read-aloud guides, videos, blogs, and more!
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