We’re thrilled to have you join us for SRP 2026! This summer, we’ll be spending plenty of Wednesdays together at Holt Park. Get ready for slime-making, wild water fights, and awesome performances! Check out our event schedule below.

Make sure to sign up and get your free book! Remember, you don't need to sign up to come to our events.

Events

Come check out our cool events every Wednesday! Events will be held at Holt Park!
Events will be canceled or moved to the Creswell Clubhouse if the Air Quality Index is 150 or higher. Sign up for the Kids & Families email list and check our Facebook page for any last-minute scheduling changes.

June 24th, 10:30am-11:30am (bring a blanket) - Dragon Puppet Theater Presents: Johnny Appleseed
Join us for a puppet show for the whole fami-ly! Each puppet, prop, and set is handmade.

July 1st, 10:30am-11:30am - Instrument Petting Zoo
Explore a variety of orchestral instruments up close! Learn how to hold and play the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and more in this fun, hands-on experience for all ages (including adults!).

July 8th, 10:30am-11:30am (bring a blanket) - Reptile Views with Jordan
Meet live reptiles up close and learn about their habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations!

July 15th, 10:30am-11:30am - Shake and Make Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for shake and make ice cream! Pick your flavor, get your milk and sugar, and get to shaking.

July 22nd, 10:30am-11:30am (bring a blanket) - Bee Amazed!
Enjoy hands-on science fun and buzz-worthy activities about bugs and bees while exploring these might mini-beasts of nature! (This program starts with a 20-minute presentation).

July 29th, 10:30am-11:30am - Terrific Tie-Dye
Got a plain cotton shirt or socks? Bring them along and give them a groovy new look!

August 5th, 10:30am-11:30am - Slime Time!
Come make slime with us! We will have everything you need to transport it home safely.

August 12th, 10:30am-11:30am - Wacky Water Fight
This year, we will start with a free for all and then break up into some structured games. Grown-ups, we hope you will participate too!

Register!

Registering for Summer Reading is super easy! Go to https://creswell-library.beanstack.org/users/sign_in to sign up for Beanstack, register for our Summer Reading Program, and participate in other reading challenges all year long!

Drop by the library and pick up your free book! There are book carts located in the back of the children's section where you can select your free book. Ask us for help if you get lost.

Tracking your reading!

You can begin tracking your reading starting June 13th. Track you. The last day to read and redeem your library dollars is August 31st.

Register with Beanstack to track online and get a FREE book just for signing up!
Track your reading in the app or online! (We do have paper trackers you can use instead OR alongside the app).

• Read - Every day do one of the following:
  • Early Readers (baby – 4) —Read together, or Talk, Sing, Write or Play at least 10 minutes a day!
  • Kids (5-11) — Read at least 20 minutes a day!
  • Teens Reading Journals (12-19)— Read at least 30 minutes a day
• Record! - Make sure you track your reading. Every FOUR days you read gets you ONE Library Dollar.
• Reward! - Collect your Library Dollars. Library Dollars can be spent at the Library Store to buy fun prizes (including books!)

What is Beanstack?

Beanstack is a reading tracking app that lets you complete reading challenges all year long! Adults can sign up their family and track all their reading under one account. All you need is a username and password. For the Summer Reading Program, you can use Beanstack to track your reading, use the paper tracker, or both.

Download the Beanstack Tracker App, or go to https://creswell-library.beanstack.org/.

 FAQ

What are library dollars?

Library dollars are earned for every 4 days of reading (ages 6-18) or doing literacy activities (ages 0-6). You can use these dollars to buy prizes from the library! 

My kid doesn’t know how to read yet. Can they still participate?

Yes! Children benefit from reading the day they are born. Reading with your child and participating in other early literacy activities (outlined in the Early Reader Journal) count for summer reading.

What counts as reading?

Listening to audiobooks, graphic novels, and being read to all count as reading! This is all about building a lifelong love of books.

I haven’t signed up for Summer Reading. Can I still come to the events?

Yes! All Summer Reading events are FREE for everyone; you don’t even need a library card! We do encourage you to register and get your FREE book just for signing up! No RSVPs required.

How long do programs and events last?

We aim for 60-minute programs, but sometimes programs run slightly shorter or longer.

How are prizes awarded?

Every time you earn a badge, you will receive one library dollar. These can be spent on cool prizes that you can find at the Library Store. Think of it as turning in tickets at an arcade!