2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up!
June 16 – August 3
This summer, OC Public Libraries is offering a reading challenge, in-branch programming, grab & go craft kits, author events, reading lists and at select branch locations, Lunch at the Library. Participate in our weekly scavenger hunts and activities, return each week for something new to find!
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Summer Reading Program Flyers
English | Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean
Japanese | Chinese Traditional | Chinese Simplified
Kick-Off Event
Thursday, June 19, 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
11:00am
Author Talk with Benson Shum
12:30pm
Wild Wonders Animal Show
11:00am - 2:00pm
Crafts and refreshments, while supplies last
Benson Shum is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. His books, Anzu the Great Listener and Anzu the Great Kaiju were selected as Kid's Indie Next List Recommend by the American Booksellers Association (ABA) and awarded for Outstanding Achievement in Social Emotional Literature (SEL) by the Children's Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC). Benson is also an Animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Complimentary books available, while supplies last.
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
Branch Events
OC Public Libraries offers a variety of child, teen, adult, and family events.
Click here to view events happening at your local branch.
Summer Reading Challenge
June 16 – August 3
Preregister starting June 1
Begin logging June 16
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at ocpl.beanstack.org or download the free Beanstack app. Set up one account and add all the readers in your family! Complete fun activities to earn virtual badges.
Lunch at the Library
Lunch at the Library provides children and teens 18 and under with free summer meals, reading programs, and other activities that support learning, health, and wellness.
No registration is required. Meals are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Lunch at the Library Flyers:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Korean
Persian
Costa Mesa
Donald Dungan Library
June 23 - July 18
Monday - Friday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 24 - Froggy
July 15 - Biscuit the Dog
Garden Grove
Chapman Library
June 2 - July 17
Monday - Thursday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 11 - Paddington Bear
July 10 - Zoom Squirrel
San Juan Capistrano
Library
June 16 - August 8
Monday - Friday
Noon – 1:00pm
Character Days
June 17 - Llama Llama
July 22 - Cookie Mouse
Author Events
Author
Lynn Brunelle
Tuesday, June 3 at 11:00am
Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Author
Brandon Hoàng
Tuesday, July 8 at 1:00pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Author
Jennifer Chen
Wednesday, July 9 at 1:00pm
Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Author
Jesús Trejo
Wednesday, July 9 at 1:00pm
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Author
Emma Steinkellner
Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00pm
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Author
Heidi Moreno
Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30am
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Author
Stephen Shaskan
Wednesday, July 30 at 11:00am
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Reading Lists
This summer’s reading lists aim to guide us in the many ways we find our voices, whether it’s through listening first, new activities, or turning inwardly to hone our strengths.
These book lists span multiple genres, and ages – from primary to adult. Visit your local branch to find your next summer read!
Reading Lists:
Children Grades PreK - 3
Children Grades 3 - 6
Youth Grades 6 - 9
Teens
Adults
Questions? Call or visit your local OC Public Libraries branch.