St. Francis Public Library

 

Youth Summer Reading Program



  

Stop in the library to register and pick up a reading log beginning June 1.

 

How the Reading Program Works:

Kids (Ages 6 - 11, Grades 1 - 6) and Teens (Ages 12-18, Grades 7-12)
  •  Track your progress for every 20 minutes read.
  •  Level 1 = 5 hours of reading, Level 2 = 7 hours of reading
  •  Level 2 can be started as soon as level 1 is complete.
  •  Once you finish one or both levels, stop by the library starting on Monday, June 22 to pick up your prize.

 

Littlest Kids (Ages 0 - 5)
  •  Track your progress for every 15 minutes read.
  •  Level 1 = 4 hours of reading, Level 2 = 6 hours of reading
  •  Level 2 can be started as soon as level 1 is complete.
  •  Once you finish one or both levels, stop by the library starting on Monday, June 22 to pick up your prize.

 

All reading logs and activity sheets must be turned in by August 1, 2026.

 

 

 

All of our activities are available to view
by clicking on the brochure below:


 

 


 

 

Fill out the
survey here!

StoryWalk®

Enjoy a story outdoors! A StoryWalk® is a picture book that is taken apart and presented page by page throughout a trail. 

June 1 - 28
"Plant the Tiny Seed" by Christie Matheson

June 29 - August 2
"Sam & Dave Dig a Hole" by Mac Barnett

August 1 - September 1
"Dino-Swimming" by Lisa Wheeler


Along the Nojoshing Trail (behind the St. Francis Civic Center).

When you finish the StoryWalk®, please take a moment to tag us on social media (#stfrancisstorywalk) and fill out the survey on our website.

 

 




Take & Make Kits

Available throughout the summer in the library lobby, while supplies last.

 

Saturday, June 13
Geode Drawings

Saturday, June 27
Sea Glass Art

Saturday, July 11
Pottery Puzzle
Hunt

Saturday, July 25
Clay Dino
Fossils

 




June 1 - August 1

Find all 10 paint colors hidden in the youth area of the Library to fill up your paint palette and earn a prize!




 

 

Calendar of Events







Still have questions? Contact the Youth Department by phone
at 481-7323 or by email at stfrancis.youth@mcfls.org



 Would you like to register for a program? Stop in the Library, give us
a call, or find the registration link on our Calendar of Events above.
St. Francis Public Library | 4230 S. Nicholson Avenue | St. Francis, WI 53235 | Phone: (414) 481-7323 | Email: stfrancis@mcfls.org