Maryland public libraries offer programs, events, and materials for children, teens, and adults year-round. Summer Library Programs are designed to encourage elementary-aged and teens to keep reading, engaging, and learning over the summer break from school. For many, the public library is the only community space available during the summer months where youth can access FREE educational, entertaining, cultural, and nutritional activities and programs.  ​​

All public library systems across Maryland offer annual summer library programs that invite youth to track their reading digitally or through the use of paper gameboards, as well as their participation in activities that include physical activity, science, nature, and the arts.  Many libraries center their summer library programs around the annual theme of the Collaborative Summer Library Program consortium (CSLP), individualized by county, or they use their own theme for their summer programs.  In addition to their summer library programs where children and teens can track their reading and other activities, libraries offer additional performer programs, book and reading festivals,  and activities outside the library to better reach all families in their communities, through outreach programs and mobile services.  Engaging reading programs and fun activiites are happening all summer long in Maryland public libraries!  Click here to locate your local public library and learn more about what is available this summer in your community for children and teens of all ages! ​