Summer Reading Program for Kids
Summer is here– and that means it’s time to sign up for Perrot’s summer reading program for kids! You can participate (and win prizes for reading!) from Monday, June 23rd through Friday, August 2nd. The Summer Reading theme for 2025 is LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY. Our program is for kids ages 3 through 14.
Our summer reading program is in-person only. Stop by the Youth Services Wing and sign up at the Summer Reading table, which is staffed by our friendly teen volunteers. You can read on your own, be read to, or listen to an audiobook! Once you’ve read two books, you get to choose an item from our Treasure Chest– contents may differ from the items pictured below! 😉 . After you’ve read your fourth book, you get to pick out a FREE BOOK of your choice. And after you’ve read your seventh book, you get a certificate for a free mini milkshake from Garden Catering of Old Greenwich!
Parents, babies and toddlers ages 0-2 can also participate in Summer Reading! After you have read 10 books to your child, they earn a free book. Please ask at the Youth Services Desk to sign up for our Read to Me Program.
Summer Reading Prizes
Summer Reading Raffles
After you read your 10th, 15th, and 20th books, you can enter into our raffle to win one of these great prizes!
- Dog Man bundle- Dog Man: Mission Impawsible Nintendo Switch Game and Dog Man: The Hot Dog Card Game
- LEGO Bundle- Minecraft The Pirate Ship Voyage set and Super Mario Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi set
- Water toys bundle- NERF Super Soaker Slide, NERF Mega Ball, and Max Liquidator Water Blaster 6 pack
- Board Game Bundle- Stratego and Ticket to Ride
- Gift Certificate for two races at RPM Raceway in Stamford (PLEASE NOTE: Due to RPM Raceway’s safety requirements, you must be at least 8 years old and 48″ tall to be eligible to redeem this prize!)
Teen Volunteering
Teens: Looking for a summer volunteer opportunity? Perrot needs you! Perrot is looking for teen volunteers for its Youth Services department to help run the summer reading program for kids.
* Who can be a Perrot Library Summer Teen Volunteer?
Anyone who is going into Grades 8 and up, and who can volunteer at least 5 hours during the summer.
* When do volunteers work?
From June 23rd through August 1st, whenever the library is open. You can set your own schedule and sign up for shifts during mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
* How do I learn what to do?
We will email you a training video and packed that will teach you everything you need to know! (Please note: Even if you volunteered last summer, you must complete this year’s training)
* How do I become a Summer Teen Volunteer?
Easy! Apply online here: https://tinyurl.com/perrotvolunteer25
* Have more questions?
Please call us at 203-637-1066 (select the Youth Services Desk from the phone menu).
Greenwich Public Schools Summer Reading
GPS Summer Reading Recommendations for PreK-Grade 5
- Students can access, select and borrow titles using the Greenwich Public Schools Digital Library at Sora located at: http://greenwichschools.lib.overdrive.com/
- 2026 Nutmeg Award Nominees
Although specific titles are listed and access is provided, students may choose any book that has been suggested by a public librarian, school media specialist, or teacher.
Need more summer reading suggestions? Check our our book lists or call us for help (203-637-1066, select the Youth Services Department)
Adult Summer Reading Info (TBA)
Teen Summer Reading Info (TBA)
