Summer Reading Program 2025!

The Washington County Public Library Summer Reading Program will run from June 7th – July 18th. Click to view our SRP 2025 Program Brochure!

Special thanks to our program sponsors, Kiwanis Club of Abingdon, Friends of the Washington County Public Library, and Washington County Public Library Foundation.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

*We’re giving away fun art supplies all summer long! Check out books, attend programs, and track your reading for chances to win!

*Complete a scavenger hunt! Can you find all the hidden pictures at the library? Test your detective skills by completing our weekly scavenger hunt challenges!

*Our summer reading schedule is packed with interactive storytimes, crafts, games, and guest performances.

*Visit any WCPL location during Summer Reading to pick up a paint palette challenge booklet. Visit all 5 WCPL locations to fill your palette and win a prize!

KICKOFF EVENT

It’s the first day of Summer Reading! Stop by any of our libraries on Saturday, June 7th from 12-3 for games, treats, a goodie bag, and library books for our reading challenge! All ages welcome.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Our bodies, minds, and hearts learn together as we sing interactive songs, play instruments, move, groove, and have fun! Abingdon library every Monday at 10:30a.m. Recommended for ages 0-5.

STORYTIME

Join us for “Color Our World” storytime featuring songs, picture books, rhymes, and movement for early literacy! Abingdon library every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Branch libraries every Wednesday at 10:30a.m. Recommended for ages 0-5.

MORNING MINGLE

All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for an accessible activity that promotes social connection. Please see the Morning Mingle series for program dates and times. All ages welcome.

BOOK BARK

Emerging readers can practice their skills

by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Abingdon library, June 26th at 4p.m. Recommended for ages kids.

DARIN HANDY’S AMAZING CREATURES

Wildlife rehabilitator Darin Handy will introduce us to reptiles, birds, and other incredible wild creatures of Southwest Virginia! Please see the SRP calendar for program dates and times. All ages welcome.

SUPER UNIQUE BEASTS WITH BETH DAVIS

What makes you unique? Meet Beth Davis, the author and illustrator of the Super Unique Beasts series, and let your imagination run wild with creative activities. Please see the SRP calendar for program dates and times. All ages welcome.

COLORFUL ROCK PAINTING

Just for Teens! Let’s color our world by painting rocks to keep
and share with friends! Tuesday June 10th at 2p.m. at all library locations. Recommended for teens.

Q-TIP POINTILLISM

Get your points across and make an image with lots of little dots as we learn about pointillism, an amazing technique from art history. Wednesday, June 11th at 11a.m. Recommended for kids.

STAMP-MAKING

Get your points across and make an image with lots of little dots as we learn about pointillism, an amazing technique from art history. Wednesday, June 18th at 11a.m. Recommended for kids.

HANGING WALL ART

Just for Teens! Create unique, colorful decor by tying a series of simple lark’s head knots, a basic macramé stitch.

The possibilities for colors, pattern, and shape are endless! Tuesday, June 24th at 2p.m. at all library locations. Recommended for teens.

PAPER SCULTURES

Exercise your creativity with this abstract, colorful, three-dimensional building project! Wednesday, June 25th at 11a.m. at all library locations. Recommended for kids.

SOAP-MAKING WORKSHOP

Learn how to make lye soap and see the chemical reaction of saponification right before your eyes! Wednesday, June 25th at 1p.m. at the Mendota library. Recommended for teens.

MESS-FREE COLOR MIXING

Try different color combinations and get some hands-on experience squishing and mixing colors- all without getting your hands dirty! Wednesday, July 2nd at 11a.m. at all library locations. Recommended for kids.

POETRY STATIONS

Just for Teens! Express yourself and combine poetry and artwork with these fun creative projects. Tuesday, July 8th at 2p.m. at all library locations. Recommended for teens.

PAGES & PAINTS

Try out some of the greatest art techniques from your favorite books as we study the famous artists and illustrators in the library’s collection. Wednesday, July 9th at 11a.m. at all library locations. Recommended for kids.

WATERCOLOR ACCORDION FANS

Make a beautiful watercolor wall hanging with this fun foldable art project. Wednesday, July 16th at 11a.m. at all library locations. Recommended for kids.