Dormont Library’s Summer Reading Program for 2025 runs from Saturday, June 21 through Saturday, August 16. This year’s theme for all ages is “Color Our World”.

Summer Reading Challenge

Join the Reading Challenge and win prizes just for reading!
This year, log your books with your choice of the Beanstack reading tracker or on paper at the library.

Adult readers need to read 3 books during Summer Reading to complete the challenge. After that, earn a raffle ticket for every 3 books you read, up to a maximum of 25 books (with an extra ticket at 25.) The raffle drawing will be held after the end of the program in August.

Children and young adults need to read 5 books during Summer Reading to complete the challenge. For very young children, listening to someone else read a book also counts. At 5 books read, each participant will receive a completion certificate. Readers can continue earning milestone prizes for every 5 books read, to a maximum of 50. Anyone who reads 50 books will receive a special certificate for their accomplishment.

Books read as part of the challenge should be checked out from Dormont Public Library, but this is not a requirement.

All books read as part of the challenge should be at an appropriate reading level

We would like to ask families to participate in the Summer Reading Program at the library, since we have a variety of in-person incentives you might miss out on by participating virtually. We are still offering the Beanstack reading tracker as an alternative for families who would not otherwise be able to participate.

Summer Reading Special Programs

As always, we have a lineup of Summer Reading themed programs for all ages. A few will be highlighted here; take a look at the full schedule or calendar below for all the details.

Very Important Note
Registration is required for all programs for adults and children, so that we can have sufficient supplies and table space for programs.
Register for all programs by clicking them in the calendar below, calling 412-531-8754, or at the front desk.

Download the Full Schedule (PDF)

Kickoff Party: Family Bingo

Saturday, June 21, 10-Noon

Family / All Ages

Join us for our kick-off party to celebrate the start of Summer Reading. We’ll have fun family bingo games for all ages, where the winner of each round will receive a gift card for a local store. Refreshments will be served.

After the game, get signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and check out some books to get yourself started!

Storytime in the Park

Jun. 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 14, 6-7 PM

Family / All Ages

A special all-ages family storytime at Dormont Park, presented in cooperation with Dormont Borough.

Teen Mural

Sat. June 28, 2-3 PM

Teens/Young Adults (13-19)

We’re looking for creative-minded teens to join us with some big projects this summer. We’d like to paint new murals on the walls in the young adult section; help us make it happen and earn some community service hours!

Elementary Art Programs

Jun. 28, Jul. 19, Aug. 9, 12-1 PM

Elementary (ages 5-12)

Let your creative impulses flow and decorate your stuff so everyone knows it’s yours. In June, we’ll do keychains. In July, customize a tote bag, and in August, create a unique beach picture frame.

Show & Sell Craft Fair

Sat. August 16, Noon-3 PM

Teens/Young Adults (13-19)

We’re hosting a special creative craft fair on the day of our Ending Party where you can try selling your creations!

More details about the Creative Craft Fair are coming soon.

Ending Party

Sat. August 16

Parents & Toddlers: 10:30-Noon

Elementary (5-12): 12:30-2 PM

For our Ending Party, join Laurie Sweeney, a local artist with over 25 years of experience in art education, for two painting workshops for toddlers and elementary-age kids and their family members.