Grades 6-12. Teens will be given a set of puzzles and clues that will lead them around the library and to the treasure!
Treasure Hunt
Summer Reading
Paint Your Own Wooden Book Box!
Grades 6-12. Paint a wooden box version of your favorite book! Hide on your bookshelf to store your treasures. Please wear painting-appropriate clothing.
Games Trivia!
Grades 6-12. Test your gaming knowledge! (Hint: board games, video games and even sports are on the table!) The winning team will receive a small prize.
MarioKart Tournament!
Grades 6-12. We’ll be using the Library’s new Nintendo Switch on the big screen! A small prize is up for grabs for the winner of the tournament!
Decorate Your Own Summer Reading Tote Bag!
Grades 6-12. Teen Summer Reading participants will receive a “Summer Reading Starter Pack” with a tote bag at sign-up. Join us to decorate yours and kick off summer reading! Please wear painting-appropriate clothing.
Newport Public Library Summer Reading 2025
Join us for our annual Summer Reading Challenge! You can read your favorite books and join us for children, teen, and adult programs, activities and more. Challenges run from June 23 – August 8, 2025.
Click on a challenge below for more information!
Children’s – Up through entering Grade 5.
Teens – Grades 6 -12.
Adults – Ages 18 and older.