Our 2025 Summer Reading Program theme is Color Our World.
Program runs June 7, 2025 – August 16, 2025.
Our programs will mainly be held outside in the Locust Street Park Gazebo, with a few taking place at Columbia Crossing and the Park Elementary School Gym. Please visit our calendar tab for more information. For outdoor programs, please bring a blanket or chair with you.
Please email info@columbiapubliclibrary.org for more information or with any questions.
Summer Reading Minutes can be recorded on Beanstack (our mobile app/website) or you can pickup paper logs at the library.
Reading Program Ages Levels:
Preschool – Ages 0-4
Junior – Ages 5-9
Tween – Ages 10-12
Teen – Ages 13-19
When your child has completed their paper log or completed their activities and reading through Beanstack, please come in to the library to pick up your tickets.
Paper logs must be submitted OR you will need to show us the email you received from Beanstack in order to receive your prizes.
If you choose to record your reading and activities on our paper logs, we will submit your information into our Beanstack website.
Patrons have the option to decline having any information added online, however please be aware you will be ineligible for grand prize drawings.
NOTE: You and your child may only participate ONE time in the Summer Reading Challenge (either paper or online challenge). All sponsor coupons, passes, vouchers, and tickets are non-transferable, not for sale and may not be photocopied.
DISCLAIMER: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sponsor reading prizes may be subject to change. Click here for more details.
GO Lancaster! Click here for more information.
We owe a gratitude of thanks to Columbia Lions Club, American Legion, Loyal Order of Moose, Columbia-Middletown Elks #1074, VFW Red Rose Post #2435, Foresters of America, and Columbia Fraternal Association for providing funding for these summer programs.
We also extend a gratitude of thanks to D.H. Funk for providing funding for these summer programs through EITC funding.
THANK YOU to the 2024 Summer Reading sponsors! (updated 2025 list coming soon!)
