The Free Library's flagship program is a summer reading challenge for all ages. 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 2024
From June 3—August 9, 2024:

Participate Online

In Person:
For Kids

In Person:
For Teens

In Person:
For Camps and Groups

In Person:
For Adults

Explore Summer of Wonder Events

How to Participate in Person

Stop by your neighborhood library to find out about summer programming and to sign up for summer reading. The take-home Summer of Wonder Activity Logs (available in English and Spanish) allow children to keep track of reading and library activities, and earn prizes upon completion. Teens can earn prizes throughout the summer and enter a raffle for a chance to win a grand prize! Adults can also enter a raffle by reading, attending library programs, and much more!

for Kids

The take-home Summer of Wonder Activity Logs allow children to keep track of reading and library activities, and earn prizes upon completion.

Explore our Philly Stickers

This year's challenge invites you to learn throughout our amazing city. See what the Philly stickers represent in each section of our city!

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

Free Library of Philadelphia staff can visit camps, schools, and other groups for special summer programming. Call your neighborhood library to schedule a visit.

for Adults

Adults can also enter a raffle by reading, attending library programs, and much more!

Participate Online

Join Beanstack!  

Earn badges by tracking how many minutes you read and logging the titles of books you finish and writing book reviews.

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.