Summer Reading Program
Date
Monday, June 8, 2026 Every Monday, Thursday
Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address
LibraryMarine & Family Programs
1-Chōme, Misumi-machi
Bldg. 411, 3rd Fl.
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 740-0025
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The DOD-MWR Summer Reading Program is back for another summer to help families bridge the summer learning gap while inspiring literacy and lifelong learning. Adults and children can join in and record summer reading minutes from home.
Get your library card ready to unlock a summer filled with excitement, discovery, and a world of new stories waiting to be read. Join the Summer Reading Program and get ready to level up at your library.
This year, from June 5 to August 7, track your reading on Beanstack to earn your chance at the grand prize! (Hours must be logged by 11:59 PM on August 7, and participants must be present at the SRP closing party.)
Register starting June 1 at the Library or on Beanstack.
Patrons are also encouraged to read Library books, books from home, or e-books and audiobooks that can be borrowed for free from the DoD MWR Digital Library. Make sure to log your reading minutes to earn prizes. Various events and activities will be hosted all summer, so be sure to check them out.
Reading Challenges
Baby/Toddler (Ages 0-2)
For every 200 minutes read, you can visit the Station Library to collect a prize! At 1,000 minutes, you will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize for your age group and receive a Reading Certificate. At 2,000 minutes, you will be entered for a second chance to win the grand prize and receive a small Gordon plushie. The reader with the most minutes will receive a big Gordon plushie.
Early Reader (Ages 3-4)
For every 200 minutes read, you can visit the Station Library to collect a prize! At 1,400 minutes, you will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize for your age group and receive a Reading Certificate. At 2,000 minutes, you will be entered for a second chance to win the grand prize and receive a small Gordon plushie. The reader with the most minutes will receive a big Gordon plushie.
Children’s (Ages 5-12)
For every 300 minutes read, you can visit the Station Library to collect a prize! At 2,100 minutes, you will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize for your age group and receive a Reading Certificate. At 6,000 minutes, you will be entered for a second chance to win the grand prize and receive a Challenge Coin. The reader with the most minutes will receive a trophy.
Teen (Ages 13-17)
For every 300 minutes read, you can visit the Station Library to collect a prize! At 2,100 minutes, you will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize for your age group and receive a Reading Certificate. At 6,000 minutes, you will be entered for a second chance to win the grand prize and receive a Challenge Coin. The reader with the most minutes will receive a trophy.
Adult (Ages 18 & up)
For every 500 minutes read, you can visit the Station Library to collect a prize! At 2,000 minutes, you will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize for your age group and receive a Reading Certificate. At 6,000 minutes, you will be entered for a second chance to win the grand prize and receive a Challenge Coin. The reader with the most minutes will receive a trophy.
SRP Calendar of Events
| Date | Time | Name | Location | Registration | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | 5-6:30 PM | Crafting Corner - Terrarium Workshop | Library | No | More Info |
| June 5 | 4-5:30 PM | 3D Printing Club SRP Special: Avocado Seed Planter | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| June 6 | 10 AM - Noon | Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party | Library | No | More Info |
| June 9 | 10-11 AM | Build a Bouquet (Lily) | Library | No | More Info |
| June 11 | 4:45-5:45 PM | Build a Bouquet (Lily) | Library | No | More Info |
| June 12 | 4-5:30 PM | SRP STEM Workshop: Dirt Crumbs & Green Thumbs | Library | Limited to 15 Participants | More Info |
| June 16 | 3:45-4:30 PM | Sprout Discovery Co. | Library | No | More Info |
| June 19 | 4-5:30 PM | 3D Printing Club SRP Special: Avocado Seed Planter | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| June 25 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Red, White, and Bloom: Family Bouquet Workshop | Library | Limited to 15 Participants | More Info |
| June 26 | 4-5:30 PM | SRP STEM Workshop: Dirt Crumbs & Green Thumbs | Library | Limited to 15 Participants | More Info |
| Date | Time | Name | Location | Registration | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | 4-5:30 PM | Crafting Corner - Kokedama Workshop | Library | No | More Info |
| July 3 | 4-5:30 PM | 3D Printing Club SRP Special: Mini Planter | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| July 7 | 10-11 AM | Build a Bouquet (Sunflower) | Library | No | More Info |
| July 8 | 10-11 AM | Seed Bombs | Library | No | More Info |
| July 9 | 4:45-5:45 PM | Build a Bouquet (Sunflower) | Library | No | More Info |
| July 10 | 4-5:30 PM | SRP STEM Workshop: Herbariums & Terrariums | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| July 16 | 3-4 PM | Teen Escape Room | Library | No | More Info |
| July 17 | 4-5:30 PM | 3D Printing Club SRP Special: Mini Planter | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| July 21 | 3:45-4:30 PM | Sprout Discovery Co. | Library | No | More Info |
| July 23 | 10-11 AM | Kids Bingo | Library | No | More Info |
| July 24 | 4-5:30 PM | SRP STEM Workshop: Herbariums & Terrariums | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| July 28 | 10-11 AM | SRP Special Adult & Me: Sensory Farm Art | Library | No | More Info |
| July 30 | 10-11 AM | Bamboo Pokkuri: Ninja Training School | Library | No | More Info |
| July 31 | 4-5 PM (Pickup Monday) | Stuffed Animal Library Sleepover | Library | No | More Info |
| Date | Time | Name | Location | Registration | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4 | 10-11 AM | Build a Bouquet (Daisy) | Library | No | More Info |
| August 6 | 4:45-5:45 PM | Build a Bouquet (Daisy) | Library | No | More Info |
| August 7 | 4-5:30 PM | 3D Printing Club SRP Special: Self-Watering Flower Pot | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| August 7 | 5-6:30 PM | Crafting Corner - Soap Making | Library | No | More Info |
| August 7 | All Day | End of Summer Reading Program | Library | No | |
| August 19 | 4-5:30 PM | 3D Printing Club SRP Special: Self-Watering Flower Pot | Library | Limited to 15 participants | More Info |
| Date | Time | Name | Location | Registration | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 - August 7 | Mondays | Library Garden Kitchen Recipe | Library | No | More Info |
| June 8 - August 1 | Daily | Children's Garden: Interactive Community Display | Library | No | |
| June 8 - July 4 | Changes Every Monday | Logic Puzzles | Library | No | More Info |
| June 8 - August 7 | Wednesdays | Wordle Wednesday | Library | No | More Info |
| June 8 - August 7 | Fridays | Library Replay | Library | No | |
| June 8 - August 7 | Every two weeks | Mystery in the Garden: Mystery Jar | Library | No | More Info |
| July | Daily | Take a Chance & Grow Your Shelf (Mystery Books) | Library | No |