Summer Reading 2025

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/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 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 (Winner: Eden K.)

Ages 6-12: Nintendo Switch or Tablet (Winner: Liam T.)

Ages 13-18: Nintendo Switch or Virtual Reality headset (Winner: Antonia L.)

Adult:  Virtual Reality headset or $200 gift card (Winner: Erin B.)

Branch Basket winners:

North Branch — Reni J.

McClure Branch — Karon M.

Main Library — Desiree F.

Lakeview Branch — Dean S.

Lincoln Branch — Autumn M.

Adult Summer Reading Door Prize Winners:

New Game of LIFE – Angela D.

Cabbages & Kings Gift Card – Lakiesha B.

Peoria Symphony Orchestra Tickets – Sara B.

Crafter’s Basket – Christine B.

Gift Certificate to Zen Nails – Rondaia M.

Peoria Irish Fest Tickets – Margo N.

Gamer’s Basket – Monica A.

Intuition Coffee Basket – Gopi J.

Spice Hospitality Gift Card – Keli C.

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.