2025 CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

   

Beginning June 19, 2025, children and their families can sign up to Beanstack. By signing up to Beanstack, children and their families can earn badges by attending programs and tracking the books that they read for a chance to win some weekly prizes! Everyone that participates in this year's summer reading activities and tracks their reading each day will have a chance to win this year's end-of-summer grand prize!

To sign up to Beanstack, please select the "Register an Individual or Family" option to register!* After signing up or logging into Beanstack, select the "South Park Township Library: Summer Reading Program 2025 (Children Ages 0-12)" challenge. If you are signing up with the Beanstack app, please search for "Carnegie Library - South Region (PA)" and then select the "South Park Township Library: Summer Reading Program 2025 (Children Ages 0-12)" challenge.

*Patrons that tracked their Beanstack Summer Reading activities in 2024 and/or 2023 can continue to use their previously created Beanstack account for 2025 Summer Reading activities. If you created a Beanstack account pre-2023 to track your Summer Reading activities and did not participate in the 2023 or 2024 Summer Reading Program activities on Beanstack you will need to create a new Beanstack account.

Read to the Dogs: Colorful Dog Mosaic
Thursday, July 10th at 6:30pm
Children (Ages 4-10)

Children are invited to Read to the Dogs! This program will give children an opportunity to practice their reading skills with some wonderful furry companions!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Puppet Show
Monday, July 14th at 11:00am
In the Community Center

Kids on the Block uses interactive puppetry to educate students about disabilities in an engaging and informative way. Through lively skits, children with disabilities are portrayed as active and valued members of society. Each program also includes a Q&A session, allowing students to deepen their understanding and ask questions. Brenda misplaces her teacher’s note, but Renaldo, who is blind, helps using his Braille version. Despite always running late, Mandy never misses the chance for a fun sign language lesson. When Mark's new neighbor, Melody, becomes curious about his wheelchair, it sparks a meaningful and insightful conversation. This creative approach helps children learn while fostering comfort, understanding, and inclusivity!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

What Color Do You See Baby Storytime
Tuesday, July 15th at 10:30am
Children (Ages 0-2)

We invite babies up to 2 years old—along with their caregivers—to join our engaging Colors Storytime! We'll begin by "Shaking Out Our Sillies," setting the stage for a fun and interactive session. Each week, we'll feature the same first storytime book to support the repetition that babies thrive on, while rotating a different second board book. Our adventure continues with a bubble-filled journey and a lively new song—what a delightful way to start the day! To spark curiosity, we'll also introduce exciting S.T.E.M. activities designed for little learners. Plus, we'll introduce a sign for the color of the week, making learning even more engaging. Expect a playful mix of rhymes, bounces, scarves, and shaky eggs—perfect for hands-on fun!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

A Box of Crayons Storytime
Tuesday, July 15th at 1:00pm
Children (Ages 2-6)

This storytime is specially designed for children ages 2 through 6 (kindergarten), offering a structured yet lively environment where little learners can explore stories, songs, rhymes, and interactive activities that foster early literacy skills. It’s a fun, engaging, and educational experience that helps preschoolers develop a love for books and language while building essential pre-reading skills.

We’ll kick things off by introducing ourselves to the group, followed by reading and listening to our weekly book. The children will also work on the “Sight Word of the Day,” reinforcing early literacy in an enjoyable way. Along the journey, kids will interact, make new friends, and discover connections through play and learning. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the story, the children will get creative with a special craft that ties into the book, adding an extra layer of hands-on fun to the experience!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Watercolors Wednesday Mad Science
Wednesday, July 16th at 11:30am
In the Community Center

This workshop will explore the science of light and color through hands-on experiments. Children observe demonstrations that blend colors to produce white light, and others that separate white light into colors. Experiments with prisms and diffraction lenses give children the opportunity to explore the color spectrum of various light sources. A chromatography activity provides an interesting demonstration of separating printed colors on a filter. The instructor leads an activity from white light to the ultraviolet range. Children look at the world through tinted lenses to experience color-blindness and see through the eyes of animals. A light-induced, optical effects demonstration device to take home completes this illuminating adventure! In this class, children enter the world of light!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Clever Colors - Tattoos
Wednesday, July 17th at 4:30pm

Who's ready to celebrate National Tattoo Day? This is the perfect occasion to showcase creativity with any design you love, placed wherever you choose! We help toddlers and kids express themselves with dazzling, vibrant, beautifully temporary tattoos!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Presentation Celebration
Thursday, July 17th at 6:30pm
Children (Ages 5-10)

This is a great program to meet some new friends and bring some friends. Join us for some education, presentation skills and crafts/games. This is a great way for children to learn useful comprehension and presentation skills!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

What Color Do You See Baby Storytime
Tuesday, July 22nd at 10:30am
Children (Ages 0-2)

We invite babies up to 2 years old—along with their caregivers—to join our engaging Colors Storytime! We'll begin by "Shaking Out Our Sillies," setting the stage for a fun and interactive session. Each week, we'll feature the same first storytime book to support the repetition that babies thrive on, while rotating a different second board book. Our adventure continues with a bubble-filled journey and a lively new song—what a delightful way to start the day! To spark curiosity, we'll also introduce exciting S.T.E.M. activities designed for little learners. Plus, we'll introduce a sign for the color of the week, making learning even more engaging. Expect a playful mix of rhymes, bounces, scarves, and shaky eggs—perfect for hands-on fun!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

A Box of Crayons Storytime
Tuesday, July 22nd at 1:00pm
Children (Ages 2-6)

This storytime is specially designed for children ages 2 through 6 (kindergarten), offering a structured yet lively environment where little learners can explore stories, songs, rhymes, and interactive activities that foster early literacy skills. It’s a fun, engaging, and educational experience that helps preschoolers develop a love for books and language while building essential pre-reading skills.

We’ll kick things off by introducing ourselves to the group, followed by reading and listening to our weekly book. The children will also work on the “Sight Word of the Day,” reinforcing early literacy in an enjoyable way. Along the journey, kids will interact, make new friends, and discover connections through play and learning. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the story, the children will get creative with a special craft that ties into the book, adding an extra layer of hands-on fun to the experience!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Watercolors Wednesday - Bouncing in a Burst of Colors (Bouncy House)
Wednesday, July 23rd at 11:30am
By the Community Center

We're bringing fun with a vibrant, colorful bouncy house where kids can jump, play, and let their imaginations soar. With its lively hues, it might even feel like they're bouncing inside a giant box of crayons! Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Clever Colors - Floats
Thursday, July 24th at 2:00pm
In the Community Center

Looking for a fun way to cool off? Join us for an everything floats program. What color will your float be? Everyone will love these unique Ice Cream Floats.

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Lego Nite: Colorful Refreshments
Thursday, July 24th at 6:30pm

Join us for an exciting program introducing kids to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M.)! It’s the perfect blend of hands-on fun and meaningful learning, designed to spark creativity and develop real-world problem-solving skills. This month's theme is all about Colorful Refreshments!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Clever Colors - Finger Paints
Thursday, July 28th at 2:00pm
In the Community Center

Finger painting is a great way for children to explore, learn and develop through sensory play. When children can feel the cool, squishy texture of the paint and experiment with color and patterns, it encourages their creativity. It’s also a good way for children to express emotions. Finger painting develops children’s fine motor skills too, which helps improve their writing And of course, finger painting is great fun.

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

What Color Do You See Baby Storytime
Tuesday, July 29th at 10:30am
Children (Ages 0-2)

We invite babies up to 2 years old—along with their caregivers—to join our engaging Colors Storytime! We'll begin by "Shaking Out Our Sillies," setting the stage for a fun and interactive session. Each week, we'll feature the same first storytime book to support the repetition that babies thrive on, while rotating a different second board book. Our adventure continues with a bubble-filled journey and a lively new song—what a delightful way to start the day! To spark curiosity, we'll also introduce exciting S.T.E.M. activities designed for little learners. Plus, we'll introduce a sign for the color of the week, making learning even more engaging. Expect a playful mix of rhymes, bounces, scarves, and shaky eggs—perfect for hands-on fun!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

A Box of Crayons Storytime
Tuesday, July 29th at 1:00pm
Children (Ages 2-6)

This storytime is specially designed for children ages 2 through 6 (kindergarten), offering a structured yet lively environment where little learners can explore stories, songs, rhymes, and interactive activities that foster early literacy skills. It’s a fun, engaging, and educational experience that helps preschoolers develop a love for books and language while building essential pre-reading skills.

We’ll kick things off by introducing ourselves to the group, followed by reading and listening to our weekly book. The children will also work on the “Sight Word of the Day,” reinforcing early literacy in an enjoyable way. Along the journey, kids will interact, make new friends, and discover connections through play and learning. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the story, the children will get creative with a special craft that ties into the book, adding an extra layer of hands-on fun to the experience!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Watercolors Wednesday - Soccer Shots
Wednesday, July 30th at 11:30am
In the Community Center

What color will your team be? Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program that emphasizes character development. Through best-in-class coaching, effective communication, and a thoughtfully designed curriculum, the program makes a positive impact on children's lives both on and off the field.! Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Take a Leap - Read to the Cats
Thursday, July 31st at 6:30pm
at Bailey's Cat Haven
Children (Ages 5 and up)

Children are invited to take a leap and "Read to the Cats" at Bailey's Cat Haven, located across the street from South Park Township Library (next to Gil's Cafe). Reading to animals at a shelter can give children some much needed one-on-one time with a companion in a calm, non-stressful setting. It can also help skittish dogs and cats develop social skills that give them a better chance of being adopted. Everyone participating will get to pick which book they would like to read to the cats. Parking is limited, but you are permitted to park in Gil's parking lot and walk over.

Space is very limited for this program. There will be a limited waiting list when all spots are filled. Please register for this program online here.

Indigo Night with the Allegheny County Park Rangers - Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Saturday, August 2nd at 8:00pm
At Forbes Pavilion in the Allegheny County South Park

Gather around the vibrant fire for an unforgettable evening with the Allegheny County Park Rangers, where the wonders of the insect world come to life! Discover local species, their vital roles in the ecosystem, and their fascinating behaviors through engaging programs. Dive into topics like fireflies, anatomy, habitats, and life cycles to gain a deeper appreciation for these incredible creatures. And of course, no campfire would be complete without roasting some s’mores because learning is always sweeter with a treat!

All children and adults need to be registered separately!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Clever Colors - Kaleidoscope
Tuesday, August 5th at 2:00pm
In the Community Center

This craft program is all about clearing out supplies and bringing creative projects to life. Whatever you dream up, you can make and take home! So get ready to craft!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Clever Colors - Kaleidoscope
Wednesday, August 6th at 2:00pm
In the Community Center

Didn't finish yesterday, join us today to finish up your Kaliedoscope. This craft program is all about clearing out supplies and bringing creative projects to life. Whatever you dream up, you can make and take home!

Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.