Children's Department
Welcome to Children's Summer Learning 2026
June 22 - August 14 for Babies - Age 11
We are committed to helping children explore reading and the world around them! Sign up and complete gameboards with fun activities and reading goals to keep kids learning all summer long
Read
Play
Explore!
Choose Your Adventure
Grab a Gameboard
Pick your age group, grab a gameboard, and start your summer adventure! 🌱 Every challenge brings you closer to a grand-prize surprise!
Baby - Age 2
Start Growing your Reading Garden
Read, sing, and play your way through summer! Use the gameboard to find stories, complete activities, and celebrate every step of becoming a new reader!
Ages 3 - 5
Imagine, play, and read
Turn every book into a new adventure. Follow your gameboard, complete fun activities, and fill your reading garden with new books & fun!
Ages 6 - 11
Take the challenge
Are you ready? Build your reading streak, try new activities, and make this your most book-filled summer yet
Grand Prizes
Turn Your Summer Reading Into Prize-Winning Adventures!
Baby - Age 2
Ages 3 - 5
Ages 6 - 11
Reading Lists
Find The Next Great Read!
Your next favorite book is waiting! Explore exciting stories, discover new authors, and pick a reading list made for your age group!
Calendars
Make Room For Summer Fun!
Ready for a summer full of stories, crafts, games, and adventures? ☀️ Discover exciting programs for kids of all ages
Register for Children's Events
Summer fun starts here! 🎉 Browse our upcoming events and save your spot today!
Summer Meals Schedule
Free Meals On Weekdays!
Fuel up for more summer fun! 🍎 Free meals are available July 6 - August 20
Morning9:00 - 9:30 am
Midday11:15 - 11:45 am
Need Help?
Contact the Children's Department
Call (860) 889-2365 x114 or email Bethany Jensen, Head of Children's Services bjensen@otislibrarynorwich.org