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June 1–Aug. 31
Read, renew, repeat at Clackamas County Libraries this summer! Registration opens on Saturday, June 1.
Who can participate?
The summer reading challenge is open to kids and teens ages 0-18.
What is the challenge?
We’re challenging kids and teens to read for 30 days this summer! This includes listening to audiobooks, reading comics and graphic novels, or being read to.
How do I sign up?
Register in-person at the libraries to receive your reading log and pick up your starter prizes! Register on or after June 1.
What are the prizes?
Kids and teens receive a free book of their choice, a pin button, and a $5 library fine voucher just for signing up! Participants can bring in their reading log after every 10 days of reading to choose another button. Upon completion, finishers receive an additional free book, $5 library fine voucher, and assorted local passes (while supplies last).
Completed logs can be returned starting on July 1. Logs must be returned by Aug. 31 to enter the Grand Prize Drawing. Selected winners will receive their choice of a $20 gift card to either Spoke and Word Books or Comics Adventure!
Recommended Summer Reads
The youth librarians visited local elementary schools to promote summer reading and shared exciting new books. Browse the list.
Summer Performances and Programs
Join us for special performances, storytimes in the park, summer STEAM and more! Both libraries are hosting a variety of programs and events throughout the summer. All summer reading programs for kids and teens are free of charge! No registration is required.
Visit the LINCC library calendars to browse all events at Oak Lodge Public Library and Gladstone Public Library.
Summer Shows Summer STEAM Summer Storytimes Summer Storytimes in the Park
When are free meals?
Gladstone Area
June 24–Aug. 15
Free summer meals for kids 18 and under are available on Monday – Fridays at the following sites and times this summer:
- Gladstone Center for Children and Families: 11 a.m to 11:20 a.m.
- John Wetten Elementary: 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- Bar Park: 12:10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Kraxberger Middle School: 12:30 p.m. to 12:50
Join us at the GCCF for summer shows after lunch on Thursdays at noon!
Oak Lodge Area
June 25–July 30
Free summer meals for kids and teens ages 1-18 are available at Oak Lodge Library on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. These meals are provided in partnership with North Clackamas School District Nutrition Services.
Join us for summer shows afterwards at 1 p.m.!