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June 17th - August 28th

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Register or log your reading at ReadSquared

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Welcome to Portland Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library!

This year’s program is designed for everyone from kids just born to adults over 100.

All to encourage lifelong reading habits and support our community.

Don't let your reading skills backtrack, LEVEL UP instead!

How it works: KIDS

Kids

Socalize outside the classroom

Level 1 - Get Tracking

Pick up a reading log at the library

Or

Signup at the ReadSquard Webiste

Level 2 - Get Reading

Log every day you read for 20 minutes or more.

Level 3 - Reward

Earn charms for every 5 days of reading!

And prizes every 15 days of reading!

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How it works: ADULTS

Adults

Summer reading for Adults isn't just about you!
Help your entire Portland Community!

We had 100 Participants in 2024
Help us Level Up in 2025 to 150 Participants!

For each participant who reads at least one book (including audiobooks and graphic novels) in this summer’s reading program, FPL will donate $3 towards two musical instrument rental scholarships for Brownstone Intermediate School students in 2025-26. 

Level 1 - Sign Up

Pick up a reading log at the library

Or

Signup at the ReadSquard Webiste

Reward: $2.00 for FPL Book Sale

Level 2 - Log 1 Book

Keep track of your books:

Bring in your log sheet

Or

Enter them online at ReadSquared

Reward: $3.00 donated by Friends to the BIS Music Scholarship

Level 3 - Reward

Read 2,000 or more pages over the Summer

Reward: $2.00 for the FPL Book Sale

Events

Level Up at your Library 
SUMMER EVENTS

  • Aug 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Aug 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Make two wire wrapped sea glass pendant necklaces. Registration Required and space is limited.
  • Multiple Dates
    Aug 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Aug 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
  • Aug 06, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Aug 06, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Bring a stuffed friend to the library and let them stay for a sleepover. Pick them up the next morning and find out what antics they got up to!
  • Aug 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Our annual lock-in is always an adventure! Join us after the library closes on this evening for games, crafts, and of course, food! This is one of our most popular events of the year, so sign up early!
  • Jul 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jul 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Touch museum-quality fossils and other prehistoric specimens, then dig for your own genuine fossil to take home!
  • Jul 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Jul 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Central CT Woodturners will assist you in designing and turning your own pen. First Come, First Serve.
  • Jul 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jul 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Mold and decorating your own marbled clay dish to give your jewelry, keys, or other knickknacks a home!
  • Jul 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jul 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Stop into the children’s department and play 9 holes of book-themed mini golf designed by our teen volunteers. Cosponsored by Chris Cote’s Golf Shop.
  • Jul 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jul 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Jeff Thierfeld will provide the essential tools to help market your skills. Registration Required.
  • Jul 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Jul 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Portland, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
    Welcome, one and all, to The Greatest Show on Earth! This company of clowns, acrobats, musicians, and dancers may be great at putting on a performance, but nobody gets along and scandals are brewing behind every corner. In an effort to bring everyone together, Ringmaster Max A. Million is hosting a
Reviews

Reviews

Submitted by our own Patrons using the ReadSquared website. Log some books and get your reviews in today!

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The Paris Novel
- Ruth Reichl 

Loved it — well written — reminded me of “Shadow of the Wind” written by Carlos Ruiz Zafron — which I also enjoyed.

-M.H. 

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The Fire, The Water,
And Maudie Mcginn
- Sally J. Pla

Oh I loved Maudie and her growth and strength! This was fast and beautiful and lyrical, but also infuriating! I couldn't put it down

-S. R.

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That's not my Name
Megan Lally

Quick read! Heart pounding, nail biter! This book hooks you right in from the beginning. Totally did Not see that ending!! Loved this book and highly recommend even for adults! -C.G.

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