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Summer Library Program

Join us June 7 to August 15 for an adventurous and unforgettable experience for all ages with our annual Summer Library Program. 

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Our Children’s Summer Library Program is for ages 0 to 12 years. Questions about the children’s program? Contact our Children’s Services staff.  

How it Works

Registration is not required. Visit the Children’s Services desk in our lower level to pick up a reading log or print it yourself. Follow the path in your log, coloring in a sun for every 20 minutes (or five books) you read or listen to. Earn a prize for every five suns you color.

Grand Prize Drawing

Complete all 10 weeks of the program and at least eight of the activities listed on the back of the reading log to earn a free book and a grand prize drawing ticket.

Grand Prizes

  • Bucket truck ride with City of Appleton Public Works Department 
  • Appleton Fire Department experience 
  • Appleton Police Department Behind the Badge experience
  • Treats with the City of Appleton Mayor
  • Grand Chute Fire Department firehouse tour
  • Kid librarian for a day with Appleton Public Library
  • Building for Kids Children’s Museum passes
  • Two Brewers tickets
  • Four Timber Rattlers tickets
  • Gold Fish Swim School lessons and swag bag
  • PYXEL coding pet
  • Blockables vehicle set
  • Train rug with train set
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A big thank you to our local donors: Friends of Appleton Public Library, Appleton Fire Department, Appleton Police Department, Building for Kids Children’s Museum, City of Appleton Office of the Mayor, City of Appleton Public Works Department, Cousins Subs, Culver’s, Fazoli’s, Freddy’s, Grand Chute Fire Department, Goldfish Swim School, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Texas Roadhouse, Urban Air, and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

Summer Events

Check out the children’s calendar or our children’s specials page for programs and events you can enjoy this summer.

Teen Program

Our Teen Summer Library Program is for ages 13 to 17 years. Register in-person at the library. Receive a free book at registration, while supplies last. Questions? Contact our Teen Services staff.

How it Works

Read two hours each week. Stop by the library with your reading log to receive a stamp and a prize drawing slip. Submit drawing slips for a chance to win your choice of prizes. Winners will be drawn at the end of summer. Receive a free book when you register, while supplies last. 

Prizes

  • LEGO Happy Plant Set
  • FOLDOLOGY 1 and 2 Origami Puzzle Game
  • Woobles Narwhal Beginner Crochet Kit
  • Crazy Aaron’s Mixed by Me SCENTsoryPutty Mash-ups Kit
  • The Book Store Gift Card
  • Smartivity DIY Pinball Machine
  • Anime / Manga Drawing Set

Thanks to Friends of Appleton Public Library for providing funds to purchase Summer Library Program prizes.

2026 Teen Summer Library Program Prizes

Summer Events

Check out the teen calendar for programs and events you can enjoy this summer.

Adult Program

Our Adult Summer Library Program is for ages 18 years and older. Register in-person at the library. Questions? Contact our Adult Services staff.

How it Works

Read two hours each week. Stop by the library with your reading log to receive a stamp and a prize drawing slip. Receive a free book after six stamps, while supplies last. Submit drawing slips for chances to win your choice in prizes. Winners will be drawn at the end of summer. 

Prizes

  • $20 Kwik Trip Gift Card
  • $25 Appleton Downtown Inc. Gift Certificate
  • Book Nook Kit
  • TBR Book Storage and Tote Bag
  • LEGO Roses and Lotus Flower
  • Just One More Chapter Gift Bag
  • Zen Sand Garden
  • Bob Ross Chia Pet 

Thanks to Friends of Appleton Public Library for providing funds to purchase Summer Library Program prizes.

2026 Adult Summer Library Program Prizes

Summer Events

Check out the adult calendar for programs and events you can enjoy this summer.

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