Summer Break is here, and that means it’s time to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and… keep reading! One of our favorite ways to kick off the season is by joining a Summer Reading Program at one of the amazing libraries here in McHenry County. 📚☀️
Not only do these programs offer tons of fun and incentives for kids, but they also help prevent the “summer slide” — that dip in reading skills that can happen when school’s out. It’s a win-win: the kids are having a blast, and we love knowing they’re staying on top of their reading!
🌟 McHenry County Libraries with Summer Reading Programs
Here’s a look at some of the great options across McHenry County:
Algonquin Area Public Library
🔗https://www.aapld.org/archives/79207-level-up/
Cary Area Public Library
🔗https://www.caryarealibrary.org/summerreading/
Crystal Lake Public Library
🔗 https://www.clpl.org/level-up-at-your-library-summer-reading-program-2025/
Fox Lake District Library
🔗https://www.fllib.org/event/2025-summer-reading-ice-cream-social-1608
Fox River Grove Memorial Library
🔗https://frgml.beanstack.org/reader365
Harvard Diggins Library
🔗https://www.harvard-diggins.org/winter-2023-2024-program-event-guide/
Huntley Area Public Library
🔗 https://www.huntleylibrary.org/levelup/
Johnsburg Public Library
🔗https://johnsburglibrary.org/events/summer-reading-program-kick-off/
Marengo-Union Library District
🔗https://muld.beanstack.org/reader365
McHenry Public Library District
🔗https://mchenrylibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
River East Public Library
🔗https://www.rivereastlibrary.org/Pages/Index/141803/event-calendar
Nippersink Public Library District
🔗https://nippersinklibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
Woodstock Public Library
🔗https://www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org/1082/Summer-Reading-Challenge
We love seeing our kids excited to head to the library, pick out their next read, and track their progress toward fun rewards. These programs are a perfect mix of summer fun and educational enrichment — and that’s something to celebrate.
So grab your library card (or just sign up online), and get ready for a Summer Break full of stories, adventures, and learning!
Happy Reading! 📖✨
