Read, Earn, Win: 2025 Grand Rapids Summer Reading Adventures

summer reading programs kids reading book outside

Grand Rapids is Jumping With Kids’ Summer Reading Programs

Summer reading programs are one of my kids’ favorite summer things to do.

On the last day of school we walk to our local GRPL branch to sign up for the summer reading program. (And check out a pile of books.)

Then they come home and hop in their hammocks and get to work.

Even if your kids aren’t book obsessed like mine, you can still participate in several summer reading programs around Grand Rapids. The prizes might just be the motivator to keep them engaged until school resumes.

 Favorite Grand Rapids Summer Reading Programs

You might think that kids can only participate in one summer reading program at a time. But that’s not the case!

Kids can participate in as many different programs as they want.

Most libraries don’t require you to be a patron to participate, but double check before registering.

Year after year, families return to these top three reading programs:

ProgramRunsDetails
Kent District Library (KDL) Summer Reading ProgramJune 2 – August 8, 2025Ages: All ages

Prizes: Free book (adults get a KDL set of playing cards)
Entry to win Meijer gift cards or gift baskets
Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) Summer Reading ProgramJune 2 – August 30, 2025Ages: All ages

Prizes: Mini-prize and grand prize
Schuler Books Summer Reading ClubMay 31 – August 31, 2025Ages: Grades K – 8

Prizes: TBA
grand rapids summer reading enjoyed by girl and her dog

More 2025 Grand Rapids Summer Reading Programs

Summer reading programs aren’t just limited to the bigger libraries. Smaller libraries and even restaurants have summer reading programs, too.

Use our handy list below to find more summer reading programs near you.

LocationRunsAges
Allendale Township LibraryJune 1 – August 9, 2025Grades K – 8 (get a free book)
Barnes and Noble
(English) (Español)
Coupon valid July 1 – August 31, 2025Grades 1 – 6 (get a free book)
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards
(English) (Español)
Year RoundAll ages (earn 10 tokens)
Coopersville LibraryJune 9 – TBA 2025All ages
Gary Byker Memorial Library of HudsonvilleTBA (usually dates in June – August)All ages
Georgetown Township Public Library (Jenison)June 2 – TBA 2025All ages
Hudsonville Community FairJune 1 – August 20, 2024Ages 2 – 15
Kent County Youth FairJune 1 – July 31, 2025Ages 12 and under (earn free rides)
Nothing Bundt CakesYear RoundAges Pre-K – 5th grade (get a free Bundlet)
Pizza Hut Camp Book-It ProgramJune 1 – August 31, 2025Ages Pre-K – 6th grade
summer reading program kids reading book in grass

Did We Miss Any?

Did we miss your favorite summer reading program? Let us know in the comments below!

3 thoughts on “Read, Earn, Win: 2025 Grand Rapids Summer Reading Adventures”

  1. Rolling Rabbits bookstore in Byron Center;
    Herrick District Library in conjunction with Bluestocking bookstore & Reader’s World in Holland

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