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Read, Learn, Win!

Get ready for a summer packed with adventure, learning, and prizes. Everyone is invited to join our annual Summer Learning program from June 1 to July 31. Reading fuels fun and logging your reading earns you a chance to win prizes. Dive into new stories, discover cool resources, and make this your smartest summer yet.

Last year, more than 3.1 million minutes of reading were logged, with over 11,500 participants and more than 142,000 books read systemwide. Let’s make this summer another one to remember!

Preregistration starts on May 1. Youth and adults who sign up early earn a chance to win a SJPL grocery tote bag or a family four-pack to an SF Giants game.

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During the summer, students can lose learning progress when they are not reading or practicing skills. SJPL's Summer Learning program helps youth stay engaged and keep learning during the summer break.

Two young girls stand in front a summer learning table holding balloon figurines.

A mother holds a smiling young toddler holds an balloon dog.

Three children play and use an exploration table with water and bubbles.

An SJPL volunteer assists a young girl with a plant inside a plastic cup with soil.

A teen plays skeeball inside hte library while another teen watches.

A presenter with a large parrot sitting on her shoulder in front of a crowd of children and adults.

Pre-register to win big

Kick-off your summer and pre-register for SJPL's Summer Learning program from May 1–31.

Youth ages 18 and under will be entered to win a family four pack to an SF Giants game.
Adults ages 18 and over will be entered to win a special SJPL grocery tote bag.

Winners will be announced in June.

Pre-register now

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"I like that the friendly competition to read as many books as you can, helps to create a yearning to read aloud with family, amongst my young children! As a mother, I appreciate any help in the education of my children and the ability to get them excited to learn!"

- 2025 Program Participant