Summer Reading Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

For further information contact: Trisha Smith, Library Director, at (262) 253-7760 or smithp@germantownlibrarywi.org

JOIN US THIS SUMMER AT THE GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY!
(Germantown, Wisconsin) The Summer Reading Challenge runs now through Saturday, August 9 at the Germantown Community Library. Youth ages 0-18 can sign-up at the Youth Services Desk to receive a summer reading log. Each five days of reading will earn prizes such as coupons to local business, small giveaways, a free book and entry into the grand prize drawing. Adults can fill out raffle cards for every book read to win gift cards to Barnes & Noble and Starbucks.
This year’s Summer Reading theme is “Color Our World.” Join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 14 from 12:30-2:30pm at the library! We will have face painting, ice cream, art stations and signing up for the Summer Reading Challenge. Activities are geared towards ages 3-10, but all ages are welcome to attend this fun event!
Our popular youth performer series is back this year with shows every Thursdays at 10:30am & 1:30pm:
 Thurs, June 19: Fox & Branch (kid’s folk music)
 Thurs, June 26: Platinum Sky Farm (petting zoo) (drop in between 10:30am-2pm)
 Thurs, July 3: Spoon Man (music with spoons)
 Thurs, July 10: Kidsplay (funny improve show)
 Thurs, July 17: Storytime (visit with Elephant & Piggie characters)
 Thurs, July 24: Hale O Malo (Polynesian dancers)
 Thurs, July 31: Science Heroes (color science show)
 Thurs, Aug 7: Zack Percell (magic show)

We also have tons of great programs all summer long for all ages. Join us for storytime, LEGO @ the library, adventure academy, tween & teen programs, teen art nights and outreach events as well as speakers and craft programs for adults. There is something for everyone this summer at the library! To view our complete list of programs visit: https://germantownlibrarywi.events.mylibrary.digital/