Summer Reading 2025
About Summer Reading
Summer Reading at the Mattoon Public Library (MPL) encourages youth, adults, and families to
read during the summer and engage in fun activities at the library all summer long!
Reading Challenges
Let us help you meet your reading goals this summer by participating in our summer reading challenges. MPL uses a digital platform called Beanstack to help community members log reading hours and earn prizes in return!
to Sign up with Beanstack and Pre-Register!
Click Here to Login to Beanstack!
Art Contest
This year’s theme is Color Our World. When you open a book, do you picture the scenes in your head? Are they in color? Black and white? If you paint a picture, will it be bright or muted? Created a piece of art that shows how colorful (or lack of) your world is. The only limit is your imagination. Follow the links to see full rules, guidelines, and prizes!
Categories: Youth: Ages 6-12 | Teen and Adult: 13 +
MPL will host FREE interactive youth programs aligned to this year’s theme, “Color Our World,” from June 6 – July 25! Programs will be held on the Children’s Floor unless otherwise stated. Registration is strongly encouraged. Events are to be held on Friday mornings instead of Story Time. To register for any of these programs, click on the links below! Free screenings for Movies in the Park are running throughout the summer at Lytle Park and Pool. Movies begin at dusk, weather permitting. Bring the crew, chairs, blankets, and snacks for a Friday-night flick outside! Link to weekly screening and sponsors: Movies in the Park.
Event Registration:
June 6, 10 am-11 am Summer Kick-Off: Color Our Lawn
June 13, 10 am-11 am Puppetfolk Productions: Punch & Judy Show
June 20, 10 am-11 am Girl Scouts: The Art of Making Friends
June 27, 10 am-11 am Mattoon Arts Council: Arts & Crafts
July 11, 10 am-11 am Douglas-Hart Nature Center: I Spy
July 18, 10 am-11 am Fit-2-Serve: Planting a Rainbow
July 25, 10 am-11 am Back to School Bash: PARTY
