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2024 Summer Reading Program for All Ages: June 1-July 31

Our Summer Reading Program, "Adventure Begins at Your Library," starts June 1! Read and listen to books, earn prizes and attend programs for all ages. Everyone who registers receives a reward. Come by the College Hill or Irving Street Libraries to register and receive your Summer Reading log beginning June 1, or, register and track your progress using Beanstack or the Beanstack Tracker app.

Registration and logging begins June 1.

Prize Structure

Registration Gift

  • Kids: Foldable Binoculars and Westminster Recreation Center day pass
  • Teens: Enamel Pin and Westminster Recreation Center day pass
  • WPL tote bag and Westminster Recreation Center day pass
  • Plus-Discount coupons while supplies last!

Reading Log Prizes

  • Free book and entry passes to community activities such as Hyland Hills Adventure Golf and Skate City

Weekly Raffle

Winners are picked randomly from all registrants, and can choose between:

  • Free passes to City activities such as Westy Brew Fest, a round of golf, and more
  • OR, a $50 gift card to King Soopers or Target (while supplies last)

Special Events

Saturday, June 1, 1-5 p.m.: Summer Reading Kickoff Parties

Visit either library to pick up a reading log and your registration prize, and enjoy free entertainment and activities.

June 1-July 31: WPL Craft Beer Tour (21+)

Discover the amazing craft breweries that have made the Westminster area a destination for beer lovers. Grab a BrewCard at either library or a participating brewery (Bruz Beers, Kokopelli Beer Company, Rails End Beer Company, Windfall Brewing Co., Wonderland Brewing Co.) to begin your tour. Bring the completed card into the library to receive a special edition glass. AGES: 21+

June 1- July 31: Open Space Trivia Walk

Look for the Colorado book and author trivia questions posted on Open Space community message boards throughout Westminster. More details.

Important Links

 

Summer Reading Volunteers

Join the Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Team

Westminster Public Library is looking for teen volunteers (ages 12-18) to assist with the 2024 Summer Reading Program, '"Adventure Begins at Your Library". The program runs Saturday, June 1–Wednesday, July 31.

Tasks volunteers will be expected to help with include:

  • Describing the Summer Reading Program to kids, teens, and adults
  • Registering kids, teens, and adults for the Summer Reading Program
  • Tracking participants' completed levels in Beanstack
  • Handing out prizes and bookmark logs to kids, teens, and adults
  • Directing participants to library staff for assistance
  • Assisting library staff with prep, set up, and clean up for library programs

Shifts begin June 1 and consist of one or two hour blocks. Sign up for shifts that fit your schedule, and as many shifts as you'd like. Volunteers are needed for both College Hill and Irving Street.

Applications for Summer 2024 are closed. Please check back in again next year.

Questions? Contact our Teen Services Librarian: Lauren Shoemaker, 303-658-2624.