San Diego Summer Reading Programs 2025
San Diego Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program: “Level Up at Your Library.” San Diego residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up for this program. Complete a combination of 10 books, 10 hours of reading or activities to claim prize(s). Program runs June 1-August 31. www.sandiego.gov/public-library/kidsandteens/summerreading
Summer at Your Library. Register online at www.sdcl.org/summer and complete a total of 10 books, reading hours, book reviews, learning activities or any combination to earn a prize from one of 33 county branch locations. Runs June 1- Aug. 31. All ages are welcome to participate. www.sdcl.org/summer.
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program 2025. Readers in grades 1-6 are invited to do the following: 1) Read any eight books this summer and record them in the B&N Summer Reading Journal (find it HERE), 2) Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1–Aug. 31, 2025, and 3) Choose a free book from the B&N curated book lists. For more information, visit www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our-stores-communities/summer-reading-program.
Books & Bundts. This self-paced program encourages young readers to dive into books while earning sweet rewards along the way. Contact your local Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery for more information. www.nothingbundtcakes.com
BOOK IT! Use the BOOK IT! mobile app to set goals, track progress and redeem rewards. During June, July and August, any child in grades Pre-K-6th grade that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut single topping Personal Pan Pizza* from participating locations. www.bookitprogram.com
Chani's Donuts Summer Reading Program. Complete six reading level appropriate books (or 600 pages) to earn six free allergen friendly donuts from Chani's Donuts. Non-readers can have books read to them. Audiobooks are also accepted. https://chanisdonuts.com/
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Program. Track reading progress on the printable incentive chart (below). Mark off each day a book is read, then bring in the completed chart to Chuck E. Cheese and receive 10 free play points or tokens as a reward. www.chuckecheese.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LSM_Rewards_Calendar_Reading-2.pdf
Do you know of another summer reading program for kids not listed here? Please let us know at
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Updated June 2025
