Summer Reading 2026
Plant a Seed, Read! June 1-July 11
All ages are invited to take part in Peoria Public Library’s Summer Reading program.
Sign up early (May 18th to June 1st), but start tracking your reading on June 1.
HOW TO GET STARTED: Pick up a BINGO sheet (for your age) or sign up via our free online Beanstack app: https://bit.ly/4kBZaGu
Every week, you can visit your favorite library location and pick up a prize. Weekly check-ins also earn you an entry to win your branch’s special prize basket.
Read your way to BINGO, and you’ve earned yourself a pass to our special celebrations!
Fill up every BINGO space, and you’re eligible for our GRAND PRIZE drawing!
How to play Summer Reading BINGO!
- Sign up in person or online. Summer Reading starts June 1, but you can sign up anytime after May 18th.
- Each age group will have a unique Bingo card, full of reading-themed challenges.
- Get a BINGO and earn a Party Pass.
- Check in to your favorite PPL location every week to pick up a prize.
- Fill in your entire BINGO card and you’re eligible for our GRAND PRIZES!
GRAND PRIZES
Ages 0-5: Early Reader Set: Includes Leap Pad, books, plushie and blanket
Ages 6-12: Nintendo Switch 2
Ages 13-18: Apply iPad Study Set
Adult: Apply iPad and Libro.fm gift card
Summer Reading Parties
Family Party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
July 14 — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Don’t forget your party pass! It is your ticket in to the fun!
Exclusive after-hours event with TOYTOPIA | Planetarium Shows | Giant Screen Theater | Snacks & Entertainers
If someone in your family didn’t participate in Summer Reading, but would like to join in the fun, they can pay $5 (a very discounted rate) to attend.
Adult Party at Main Library
July 17 — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Don’t forget your party pass! It is your ticket in.
If someone in your family didn’t participate in Summer Reading, but would like to join in the fun, they can pay $5 (a very discounted rate) to attend.
Adults deserve to have fun too! Leave the children (grandchildren, furry children, etc.) at home and join us for a fun after-hours party.
Music | Games | Food | Mocktails | Door Prizes & More
Special note: Summer Readers at Lincoln Branch who complete Summer Reading are eligible to be part of our annual bike drawing.
Open to pre-K through high schoolers. Must be registered at Lincoln Branch.
Many thanks to our major sponsor for the Bike Giveaway: BioUrja Renewables
