
Summer Reading Starts June 2!
Summer Reading 2025
Level Up!
All ages are invited to take part in Peoria Public Library’s Summer Reading program.
Starting June 2, pick up a BINGO sheet (for your age) or sign up via our free online app: https://bit.ly/3SECI4k
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 2, but you can sign up anytime before July 15.
- 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: Magna Tiles or gift card equivalent
Ages 6-12: Nintendo Switch or Tablet
Ages 13-18: Nintendo Switch or Virtual Reality headset
Adult: Virtual Reality headset or $200 gift card
Summer Reading Parties
Family Party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
July 16 — 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Don’t forget your party pass! It is your ticket in to the fun!
Exclusive after-hours event with World’s Largest Dinosaurs | 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 18 — 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.
Live music on one floor | DJ on a different floor | 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.
