Security Public Library
Summer Reading
Security Public Library's 2025 Summer Reading Program will kick off on May 27th. **
**Registration opens May 27th, actual program starts June 2nd.
Our Summer Reading Program is brought to you through the App and website, Beanstack!* Create an account and track your reading to get prizes and entries into our end-of-summer grand prize drawings! Beanstack can be accessed here. It's also available to download through the Apple App Store or in Google Play. Adults can create a master account and from there add all the readers in the family- we have a program for everyone!
*If you would prefer not to track via tech, no problem! Come in to register and pick up your paper log at the circulation desk.
See age level specific information below.
Baby/Toddler
May 27th - August 2nd
Even our youngest patrons can join the fun this summer! Parents and caregivers can create a profile for their little ones on Beanstack and register for our baby/toddler challenge. You'll find badges that can be earned through doing early literacy activities and earn a fun prize as well as entries into our grand prize drawing at the end of summer!
Little Bookworms
Every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 am, our littlest readers (ages 0-3) are invited to the library for age-appropriate story times, songs and a fun activities. This event will take place in the Program Room starting June 4th through August 1st.
2023 Community Garden Recommendations
Pick something new to read from the Community Garden
Check out the books that were recommended during our Adult Summer Reading Program!
PreK - 5th Grade
Adventure Awaits at Security Public Library
May 27th - August 2nd
Let's get together and have some fun at Security Public Library this summer! Earn special rewards by reading, participating in programs, and visiting the library all summer long! New programs and Storytimes each week!
Get ready to earn some reading bling! Register with Beanstack or grab a paper log from the Children's desk, then come into the library to choose your Summer Reading Brag Tag! Earn a new bead to add to your necklace for every hour of reading you complete. At 10 hours of reading, kids get to choose a book to keep and get a prize from our gumball machine! Continue reading to earn entries into our Grand Prize Drawing happening at the end of Summer Vacation!
Outdoor Storytime
Join us on the patio every Wednesday or Friday (weather permitting) at 10:30 am for Storytime. We read the same set of books on both days, so no one misses out. Pick the day that works best for you!
Two Ways to Craft
Ready to get creative? Join us every week for fun programs and activities! We alternate between Take & Make Crafts (pick up at the library and make at home) and Park & Make Crafts (park and make at the library) every other week. Check out the schedule below.
Take & Makes are available for pick up at the Children's Desk during the designated week, while supplies last. Park & Make sessions will be held on the library patio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 - 11:00 am, weather permitting.
June Programs
June 2-7: Take and Make - Sun Catcher
June 10 and 12: Park and Make from 10-11 am- Sharpie Tiles
June 16 - 21: Take and Make - Mask Making
June 24 and 26: Park and Make from 10-11 am - Tie Dye Socks
July Programs
June 30 - July -6: Take and Make - Patriotic Magic Scratch
July 8 and 10: Park and Make, 10-11 am - Lego Sculptures
July 14 - 19: Take and Make - Doorhangers
July 22 and 25: Park and Make, 10-11 am - Bubble Painting
July 28 - Aug. 2: Take and Make - DIY Visors
Tween (5th-8th Graders)
Summer @SPL for Tweens in Grades 5th through 8th
May 27th - August 2nd
Come play, compete, win, and read in Security Public Library's Tween Summer Reading Program. Set your own pace for reading or listening to books, and choose which weekly activities you'd like to participate in.
Register using our App, Beanstack, or come into the library to pick up a paper log, then get reading! For every two hours of reading, you will earn an entry into the drawing of your choice for one of several grand prizes. You can earn up to 150 entries! When you sign up you will get a a reading lanyard, and for every 1 hour of reading you'll get a slip for our prize drawing, and at 5,10, & 15 hours get to pick an enamel pin for your lanyard!
Grand Prizes
For every two hours of reading, earn an entry into the drawing for one of these Grand Prizes.
- 50$ Amazon gift card
- Beats headphones
- 40 oz Stanley tumbler
- Mini fridge
Weekly Events
Registration is not required to participate. See the schedule below.*
Movie Mondays (from 4:00 pm - the end of the film)
Movies are shown in the Program Room (lower level). Participants younger than 13 will need a signed permission slip to view PG-13 features. Snacks are provided, and candy will be sold to raise money for future teen activities.
Activity Tuesdays (drop in any time between2:00 and 3:00 pm)
Activities are designed to be completed at the library on our outdoor patio. Supplies are limited. Please wear clothes that can get messy and sunscreen.
*All tween-only events are free, and open to teens in grades 5th - 8th and their friends in the same age group. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the Summer Reading Program to attend the summer events
Movie Mondays
Mondays @ 1 P.M.
- June 2 -- The Wild Robot(1h 42 min, rated PG)
- June 9 -- Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (1h 55min, rated PG-13)
- June 16 - Mufasa: The Lion King (2hr, rated PG-13)
- June 23-- Jumanji (1995) Classic Edition (1h 44min, rated PG)
- June 30 - No Movie
- July 7 -- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1 hr,49 min, rated PG)
- July 14 -- Jurassic Park Classic Edition (2h 2min, rated PG-13)
- July 28 - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (2 hr, 11min, rated PG)
Activity Tuesdays
Tuesdays @ 2 P.M.
- June 4 - Tie Dye (Library Patio)
- June 10 - Mosaics (Library Patio)
- June 17 - Soap Sculptures (Program Room)
- June 24 - Clay Animals (Program Room)
- July 1 - Splatter Paint (Library Patio)
- July 8 - Diamond Painting (Program Room)
- July 15 - Slime (Library Patio)
- July 22 - Swiftie Bracelets (Program Room)
- July 29 - Button Making (Program Room)
Teen (6th - 12th Grade)
Summer @SPL for Teens in Grades 6th through 12th
May 27th - August 2nd
Come play, compete, win, and read in Security Public Library's Teen Summer Reading Program. Set your own pace for reading or listening to books, and choose which weekly activities you'd like to participate in.
Register using our App, Beanstack, or come into the library to pick up a paper log, then get reading! Guaranteed prizes for completing your first bingo and blackout bingo. You will get to pick out the mystery prize bin.
Grand Prizes
For every bingo you complete, you can earn an entry into the drawing for one of these Grand Prizes.
- 3D Printer
- Dino Nugget Pillows
- Mini Fridge
- Full Art Kit
- Mini Art Kit
- Diamond Painting Set
- Camera Lego
- Free 3D Print
Weekly Events
Registration is not required to participate. See the schedule below.*
Movie Mondays (from 4:00 pm - the end of the film)
Movies are shown in the Program Room (lower level). Participants younger than 13 will need a signed permission slip to view PG-13 features. Snacks are provided, and candy will be sold to raise money for future teen activities.
Activity Wednesdays (drop in any time between 1:00 and 2:00 pm)
Activities are designed to be completed at the library on our outdoor patio. Supplies are limited. Please wear clothes that can get messy and sunscreen.
*All teen-only events are free, and open to teens in grades 6th - 12th and their friends in the same age group. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the Summer Reading Program to attend the summer events
Movie Mondays
Mondays @ 4 P.M.
- June 2 -- The Wild Robot(1h 42 min, rated PG)
- June 9 -- Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (1h 55min, rated PG-13)
- June 16 - Mufasa: The Lion King (2hr, rated PG-13)
- June 23-- Jumanji (1995) Classic Edition (1h 44min, rated PG)
- June 30 - No Movie
- July 7 -- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1 hr,49 min, rated PG)
- July 14 -- Jurassic Park Classic Edition (2h 2min, rated PG-13)
- July 28 - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (2 hr, 11min, rated PG)
Activity Wednesdays
Wednesdays @ 1 P.M.
- June 4 - Water Balloon Painting (Library Patio)
- June 11 - Chain Mail Accessories (Program Room)
- June 18 - Locker Lamps (Program Room)
- June 25 - Mini Pet Paintings (Program Room)
- July 2 - Photo Embroidery (Program Room)
- July 9 - Tie Dye Bags (Library Patio)
- July 16 - Clay Bento Box (Program Room)
- July 23 - Blindfold Painting (Library Patio)
- July 30 - 3D Puzzle Building (Program Room)
Adult
Why let the kids have all the fun this summer?
May 27th - August 31st
Register for our Adult Summer Reading Program "Color Our World"! Broaden your horizons while learning fun facts about our world and earning drawing tickets and prizes for each book you read! Complete the challenge and you'll be entered to win either $100 to Painting with a Twist, $100 to Barnes and Noble, or a Nook eReader!
Get ready to start your reading journey by visiting our website, stopping by the library, or downloading the Beanstack app today!
