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Green alligator leans on a red book. Text: "UNEARTH A STORY at the Library!" and "2026 Summer Reading Program" from Springfield-Greene County Library.

Summer Reading Program Activities for Kids

Unearth a story at the library! Complete at least eight activities - you can choose from our list or create your own!

Download the gameboard here starting June 1.
A smiling dinosaur with a book-shaped head, green leaves sticking out, and bright orange skin. The mood is playful and imaginative.
Activities
  • Design a treasure map! Hide a few toys in your house or backyard, draw your map and see if your friends can find your hidden treasures!

  • Create a prehistoric cave drawing using chalk or pencils.

  • Make prehistoric rock art by painting simple shapes on a rock.

  • Create your own pottery out of mud! Leave your sculptures in the sun for a long time to dry.

  • Find a rock and imagine using it to make a tool. What kind of tool would it make? Draw a diagram or picture of how you would make it.

  • Attend a Fantastic Friday event and learn something new about your community.

  • After reading a chapter book, draw a picture of how you think the main character looks.

  • Ask a friend to take a creative photo of you reading a book. Have your grown-up send it in to imagine@thelibrary.org.

  • Create a structure out of LEGOs or blocks and send a picture to imagine@thlibrary.org

  • Create your own

Activities

Thank you to our Youth Summer Passport sponsors!

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