Summer Learning

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Read, Learn, Win!

Get ready for a summer packed with adventure, learning, and prizes. Everyone is invited to join our annual Summer Learning program from June 1 to July 31.  Reading fuels fun and logging your reading earns you a chance to win prizes. Dive into new stories, discover cool resources, and make this your smartest summer yet!

Preregistration starts on May 1. Youth and adults who sign up early earn a chance to win a SJPL grocery tote bag or a family four pack to an SF Giants game.

Did you know?

During the summer, students can lose learning progress when they are not reading or practicing skills. SJPL's Summer Learning program helps youth stay engaged and keep learning during the summer break.

Pre-register to win big

Kick-off your summer and pre-register for SJPL's Summer Learning program from May 1–31.

  • Youth ages 18 and under will be entered to win a family four pack to an SF Giants game.
  • Adults ages 18 and over will be entered to win a special SJPL grocery tote bag.

Winners will be announced in June.

Download the Beanstack App

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"I like that the friendly competition to read as many books as you can, helps to create a yearning to read aloud with family, amongst my young children! As a mother, I appreciate any help in the education of my children and the ability to get them excited to learn!"

- 2025 Program Participant

Did Summer Learning inspire your child or family? Share your experience.

A youth volunteer at a summer learning table with various printed material and giveaways.

Become a Summer Learning Ambassador

Volunteer this summer to help youth and families keep reading and support their literacy skills during the summer break.

Suggested reads

Staff Picks

Summer Learning: These Books Don't Bite

Sink your teeth into our captivating selection of books about vampires.

Summer Learning: Summer Athletics

Are you an avid summer athletics fan? Gear up by spending time with these sporty reads!

Summer Learning: Young Detectives

Are you ready to be a detective? Let's see if you can apply your sleuthing skills to crack the the cases in these mystery chapter books.

More ways to read

Summer Learning eResources

CloudLibrary

Summer is too short to wait for your next read. Find popular titles on CloudLibrary, SJPL's Lucky Day eBook collection.

NoveList Plus

Keep your Summer Learning reading going with NoveList Plus. Find read-alikes for books you love and get personalized recommendations.

TeachingBooks

Use TeachingBooks to bring summer reading to life with book trailers, author interviews, games, and more.

Go farther with your reading

Summer Learning eResources

Young girl giggling in front of a cutout board that reads Super Reader at the San Jose Public Library.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Help your child become a great reader starting from birth!

Read to Raise

Support literacy and learning opportunities at the library with Read to Raise. You can also earn a chance to win more prizes.
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