ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Public Library is inviting children, teens, and adults to make reading part of their summer plans through its annual Summer Adventure program, which runs from June 1 through August 10.
The popular initiative encourages residents to stay engaged in reading, learning, and exploration throughout the summer months while providing opportunities for families to connect with library resources and programs across the city.
Participants can register at any St. Louis Public Library location, including the recently reopened Cabanne Library and Julia Davis Library. As an added incentive, those who sign up will receive a free book while supplies last.
Summer reading programs have long been recognized as an effective tool in helping students maintain literacy skills during school breaks and preventing the “summer slide,” a term educators use to describe learning loss that can occur when children are not regularly engaged in educational activities.
The St. Louis Public Library’s Summer Adventure program is designed to make reading fun and accessible while encouraging lifelong learning among residents of all ages. Through books, activities, and library engagement, participants can discover new interests, strengthen reading habits, and stay connected to community resources.
The initiative is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act and is administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office.
Library officials encourage families, students, and community members to visit their nearest branch beginning June 1 to enroll and begin their summer adventure.
For information on library locations, programming, and Summer Adventure activities, residents can visit their local St. Louis Public Library branch.
