Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center

2025 Summer Reading Program

Children age 18 months-17 years old are invited to participate. Summer reading runs from June 2-June 27. Register at the library beginning May 5 to pick up your reading log and begin reading. When you register, you'll receive a welcome letter, reading log, and calendar of events.

PS: Don't let the kids have all the fun! We offer an Adult Reading Challenge in conjunction with our children's program. Adults can register to read for a chance to win one of four fabulous prize packages, including an Amazon Kindle as the top prize.

Two-part program provides double opportunity for fun!

Part one: Read to earn prizes

Step one: Register for summer reading with any librarian at the Giddings Public Library beginning May 5. Parents will receive a welcome letter with program details. Children will receive a reading log to track their reading. Registration continues through June.

Step two: Begin reading. Keep track of your reading time using the reading log you received when you registered. Once you complete a level, bring your reading log to the library anytime between June 2-June 27 and pick up your prizes.

Step three: Keep reading! You have until June 27 to finish reading and earn prizes. Once a reading log has been completed and submitted, request a sheet of bonus tickets. There’s no limit to how many bonus tickets children can enter into the bonus drawing. Bonus prizes include bicycles, an instant-print camera, and puzzles.

Part two: Attend weekly on-site experiences

No registration required: Attend our weekly on-site summer-reading experiences.

All Ages Experiences, Wednesdays from 3-4P: Although primarily created for children 12 and younger, the whole family is invited to join our all ages program on Wednesdays.
Teens Only, Thursdays from 3-4P: Our Thursday program is reserved for young people between the ages of 13-17. Siblings and parents are welcome to hang out in the library until the teen program ends, but only teens can attend the program.