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Welcome to Carroll County Public Library Summer Reading 2025, Color Our World™! This program, for all ages, is an excellent way to engage the whole family in fun learning activities over the summer.

How to Participate

For Mobile Devices: Beanstack Tracker (PDF)

Printable Game Board

English gameboard (PDF)

Spanish gameboard (PDF)

Recommended Reading for Kids and Teens

Kindergarten to 1st Grade (PDF)

2nd to 3rd Graders (PDF)

4th to 5th Graders (PDF)

6th to 8th Graders (PDF)

9th to 12th Graders (PDF)

Summer Events

This summer, the library will be providing unique programming for all ages. Check our Calendar of Events for more information.

Calendar of Events

Celebrating America Summer Adventure

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This program is designed for students in grades 1 through 9. It gives an opportunity to see sites around Carroll County and learn about rich local history.

Celebrating America Summer Adventure booklet

Celebrating America Carroll County is an inclusive collaboration of county government, local municipalities, private and non-profit organizations, businesses, individuals, and other interested parties who garner participation, broaden understanding, welcome visitors, and encourage residents to learn more about Carroll County's role in American History.

More information about Celebrating America is available on our Celebrating America page.

Thank You to Our Summer Reading Sponsors!

Penguin Random House - Lead Sponsor

Baltimore Orioles

Black Barn Alpacas

Carroll County Farm Museum

JJ Hoffman's Creamery

Maryland Science Center

Maryland State Library Agency

Maryland State Fair

Mitchell's Golf Complex

National Aquarium

Run Moore

The Bus Stop