Congrats on completing Summer Reading!
Congrats to our Summer Reading prize-drawing winners! All winners have been contacted to receive their prizes. We are still tallying the school winner---we will announce the school winner later this week.
Birth-Grade 6
Art basket: Arabella C.; Outdoor play basket: Ajay K.; Snap Circuits: Luka M.; Goldfish Swim School, a month of lessons and plushie: Charlotte Y.; and Nintendo Switch Lite: Sarah C.
Teens, Grades 7-12
Snack basket: Evelyn G.; K-pop basket: Sophia R.; Anime basket: Tahlia V.; and $25 McDonald’s gift card: Malloy C.
Adults
$50 Jojo Hibachi & Sushi gift card: Nick F.; 4-pack of Joliet Slammers baseball game tickets: Cassie J.; $50 Anderson’s Bookshop gift card: Areeg J.; and Pickleball basket: Kar Bee S.
Bonus Prizes
Crave cookie gift card winner: Evelyn B.and 4-pack of White Sox tickets: Rachel M.
Prizes
Prize pick-up began Monday, June 15. Turn in logs/show the app early for the best selection. Note: Prizes are available while supplies last. We reserve the right to substitute prizes. Update: July 7, 2026: Due to the Summer Reading program's popularity, we are out of food coupons. Keep reading for other surprises and entries into the Grand Prize Drawing.
We are grateful for those who sponsored our Summer Reading program, including IPPL Foundation & Friends; Chicago White Sox; Chick Fil-A; Culver's Darien,; Darien Community Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank; Goldfish Swim School; JoJo Japanese Steakhouse & Hibachi, McDonald's Darien; Portillo's Willowbrook; and Zazzo's Pizza & Catering Darien.
For everyone
Turn in a log before Sunday, July 5, to be entered into a drawing to receive a gift card to a local business.
Congrats to Zan S., who was chosen to win a gift card to S & T Pizza. Zan has been contacted.
Turn in a log between Monday, July 6–Sunday, Aug. 2, to be entered into a drawing to receive a gift card to a local business.
Congrats to Evelyn B., who was chosen to win a gift card to Crave. Evelyn B. has been contacted.
Turn in more than one log to receive an additional entry for the grand prize drawing! The more books you read and listen to, the more chances you have to earn prizes.
First Log Turn In
Birth-Grade 6
- Book
- Entry into grand prize drawing, which includes the following prizes. . .
· Art basket· Outdoor play basket· Snap Circuits· Goldfish Swim School, a month of lessons and plushie
· Nintendo Switch Lite - Other surprises
Teens, Grades 7-12
- Choice of basket prize
- Entry into grand prize drawing, which includes the following prizes . . .
· Snack basket· K-pop basket· Anime basket· $25 McDonald’s gift card - Other surprises
Adults
- Canvas bag
- Entry into grand prize drawing, which includes the following prizes . . .
· $50 Jojo Hibachi & Sushi gift card· 4-pack of Joliet Slammers baseball game tickets· $50 Anderson’s Bookshop gift card· Pickleball basket. - Other surprises
Parents: Summer reading fosters academic success
Students stay sharp because of summer reading programs. During the summer, kids can lose some of the academic gains they made the previous school year. Studies show that students who participate in a summer reading program at their local library enter the school year more confident and more prepared for school in the fall. AND, reading just four books during the summer can prevent a decline in reading scores. From reading and writing to science and math, our programs for students explore and enrich while building social skills.
Mission Math
Our Mission Math program is a great way to practice math skills and prevent falling behind in school for the following year. Pick up a packet beginning Monday, June 15, at the Summer Reading Table.
Reading Buddies
Grades 1–4 can stop by to practice reading skills with a teen volunteer. Bring a favorite book or read one of ours. Children spend 15 minutes one-on-one with a teen mentor reading aloud and chatting about favorite books and authors to help encourage a lifelong love of reading in a no-pressure environment.
Programs & Events
From family nights on Tuesdays to programs in Keshav's Garden for mid-kids, we have so many options for everyone to attend. In addition to programs for kids, we have a variety for adults. Browse our calendar for the latest. Note: Registration for summer programming begins on Wednesday, May 27, 9 a.m. Note: Maker Studio programs open on the following. . . June Programs: Wednesday, May 27, 6 p.m.; July Programs: Monday, June 15, 6 p.m.; August Programs: Tuesday, July 14, 6 p.m. You won't want to miss summer at IPPL.
Volunteen
The application period for summer volunteens has closed. Thank you for your interest.
