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 Wednesday, June 24th through Friday, August 14th. The Summer Reading theme for 2026 is PLANT A SEED, READ. 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 through our Read to Me program! After you have read and logged 10 books with your child, they earn a free picture 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 have read your 10th, 15th, and 20th books, you can enter into our raffle to win one of these great prizes!
- LEGO Bundle: 3 in 1 Exotic Parrot set and Happy Plants set
- Science Kit Bundle: Discovery Light-Up LED Terrarium Kit and National Geographic Ultimate Crystal Garden Kit
- Water Toys Bundle: Wham-O Slip N Slide with double lanes and Twister Splash
- On-the-go Games Bundle: Hasbro Travel Board Games Set (comes with Battleship, Connect 4, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and Guess Who?) and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Waterproof Edition
- 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 50″ tall to be eligible to redeem this prize!)
Teen Volunteering
Teens: Looking for a summer volunteer opportunity? Perrot needs you! Sign up today be a summer teen volunteer in the Youth Services Department!
* Who can be a Perrot Library Summer Teen Volunteer?
Anyone who is going into Grades 8 and up, and who can volunteer at least 10 hours during the summer.
* When do volunteers work?
From June 24th through August 14th, 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 still must complete this year’s training)
* How do I become a Summer Teen Volunteer?
Easy! Apply online here: https://tinyurl.com/perrotvolunteer26
* Have more questions?
Please call us at 203-637-1066 (select the Youth Services Desk when prompted)
Greenwich Schools Summer Reading
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GPS Summer Reading Recommendations for PreK-Grade 5 update
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GPS Summer Reading Recommendations for Grades 6-8 update
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Students can borrow titles using the Greenwich Public Schools Digital Library at Sora located at: https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/201939/ils/greenwichtown/form/Greenwich%20Town%20Schools
- Greenwich Country Day School Summer Reading- Lower Elementary (Grades K-2) update
- Greenwich Country Day School Summer Reading- Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) update
- Greenwich Country Day School Summer Reading- Middle School (Grades 6-8) update
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 & Teen Summer Reading