Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library

Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer.

The Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 31 though July 31, 2025 to encourage people of all ages to read, from babies to adults.

CML Summer Reading Challenge

The program is divided into four age categories, each with different rewards and prize opportunities for 30 days of reading (15 minutes per day). 

Signups begin online on May 31. Pick up your calendar at any CML location.

Read for 15 minutes a day, and earn various prizes. You’ll get prizes for every 5 days of reading!

Pick up your prizes at your local branch by July 31st. Raffles are drawn on August 1st.

Check out the website for additional information and prizes, including gift card raffles, coupons, and more.

Adults can join the Challenge too, so sign up the whole family!

Register for the online Summer Reading Challenge

Login at columbuslibrary.org/summerreading 

Get a library card for free if you don’t already have one. You’ll get access to all of the resources and branches of Columbus Metropolitan Library!

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