Summer Reading. June 1 - July 31, 2025.

Read for fun and earn prizes at the library this summer! Stop by any location to get a challenge card, mix and match challenges to complete the card, then return it for a prize.



Summer Reading Prizes


Children (birth - 12)

Summer Reading 2025 Children's Prize: Board Book or Toy Capsule

Board Book or Toy Capsule

Teens (12 - 18)

Summer Reading 2025 Teen Prize: Bluetooth Speaker

Bluetooth Speaker

Adults (18+)

Summer Reading 2025 Adult Prize: Power Bank

Power Bank

*Available while supplies last






Select an age group for more info!

Summer Reading is here! Soak up the fun with awesome activities, exciting experiences, and (of course) lots of reading! To join, pick up a Summer Reading card at your local library, request one by mail, or print one out above. Complete your card, bring it back, and you’ll receive a ribbon and a free prize based on your age!

  • Children birth to 3 years earn a brand-new board book.
  • Children 4 to 12 years can complete multiple cards to win multiple toy capsules throughout the summer.

We can't wait to see you at the library and celebrate Summer Reading together!

Information for Daycares and Camps
  • If admittance to the program is limited, the public will have first access to reserve their seat prior to the event. Daycares and summer camps are encouraged to coordinate a visit from the library to their location this summer via the form below. Due to construction of the planetarium, daycare programs at the Headquarters Library have been paused for the summer of 2025.

  • Daycare Supervisor
    • The supervisor is expected to be engaged during the visit and will be responsible for regulating the behavior of the children in attendance. (source)
    • The supervisor must be at least 18 years old and abide by the Staff-to-Child ratio regulations set in place by SC Child Care. Library staff is not included in the ratio.
Child's Age Staff-to-Child Ratios
Birth to one year 1:5
One to two years 1:6
Two to three years 1:8
Three to four years 1:12
Four to five years 1:17
Five to six years 1:20
Six to twelve years 1:23
 
 

This summer, read whatever you want to read, complete a challenge card, and get a Bluetooth speaker! When you’re between books, come to free and fun teen events to get crafty, play D&D, make lattes, meet animals, try astronaut food, solve escape rooms, watch anime, tie-dye, play bingo, get a Book Box, and SO MUCH MORE!

For help finding your next favorite book, fill out our Teen Book Suggestions form!

Follow @scplteens on Instagram all summer for the latest!

You’ve waited all year for this: Summer Reading is BACK! Challenge your friends, family, grandkids, neighbors, and even yourself to complete this year’s card, which features different options to explore what SCPL has to offer. Get your card at your local branch or print out a copy.

In addition to our reading challenges, we’re also offering DOZENS of programs for grown-ups across the county. Whether you’re looking to join a book club, interested in automatons, wanting to a adopt a cat, or wanting to learn about the history of Spartanburg’s Black neighborhoods, your local library has programs to suit you! Pick up a copy of our Summer Reading booklet at any location to see what we’re offering this year, and we’ll see you in the shelves!


Follow @spartanburglibraries on social media for library service updates and collection and program highlights!



Join us at events for all ages!