Summer @ GPL 2026

May 30-July 31

May 30-July 31

The Fun Begins May 30

Don't miss our Summer @ GPL Kickoff on Saturday, May 30! Sign up for the Summer @ GPL reading challenge and receive a coupon for a free small cone or slushie from Glenview Dairy Bar. Join the summer celebration with BINGO, popcorn, crafts, entertainment, and more! Great fun for all ages! Drop in.

Join Us for Summer Fun @ GPL!

Discover new stories, earn fun rewards and prizes, learn something new, and connect with your community. Your Library is the place to be this summer!

Summer Reading Challenges

KIDS & TEENS

Read as much as you can each day! Remember that all kinds of reading count, including print, audio, and eBooks. Visit the Library when you've read for 15 and 30 days to receive a reading reward. Read for 40 days to receive a book and one raffle ticket for the grand prize drawings.

BONUS CHALLENGE: Read every day this summer! Earn additional raffle tickets for the grand prize drawings when you read for 50 and 60 days.

Join Our School Challenge!

The school with the most summer reading completions will earn a prize for their school.

ADULTS

Read 5 books to complete the challenge. Earn a picnic blanket and a raffle ticket for the grand prize baskets when you finish your first 5 books. You may read more books for more chances to win the grand prize drawings (limit 20 books/4 raffle tickets).

Spend Your Summer with Us

Summer @ GPL Kickoff

Saturday, May 30, 10 AM-2 PM

Sign up for a Summer @ GPL reading challenge and receive a coupon for a free small cone or slushie from Glenview Dairy Bar. Join the summer celebration with activities throughout the Library! Great fun for all ages! Drop in.

A special thank you to our sponsors, the Glenview Public Library Foundation and Glenview Dairy Bar.

Pool Party at Roosevelt

Friday, Jul 24, 11 AM-1 PM • Roosevelt Outdoor Aquatic Center

Join the Library at Roosevelt Outdoor Aquatic Center to make a splash this summer! Enjoy swimming, socializing, and very special games and activities. Glenview residents receive a discounted daily fee of $5 per person, or use your pool pass to enter. GPL cardholders can show their library card to receive a sweet treat to beat the heat, while supplies last!

Summer @ GPL Finale Party

Friday, Jul 31, 6:30-8 PM • Jackman Park

Bring Summer @ GPL to a close in Jackman Park! Soak up the summer vibes with music, games, and more fun for the whole family. Drop in. Rain location: Community Room.

Water You Reading This Summer?

Dive into fresh summer reads with our staff lists! Need more help? Try filling out a Book Match form! A personalized reading list made just for you by our librarians.

Summer Reading Booklists

Summer Beach Reads

Whether you're looking for something funny, heartwarming, or suspenseful here are the newest upcoming beach reads of the summer.

Poolside Page-Turners

Breeze through the hot days of summer with these fun engaging books perfect for lounging by the pool or soaking up rays at the beach.

Summer Spotlight for Kids

Keep your cool this summer with these reads featured on our Spotlight wall.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Abt Electronics
Affy Tapple
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Fire FC
Culver’s of Glenview
Elements Massage

Funtopia
Glenview Dairy Bar
Glenview Park District
Glenview School of Arts
Gusto Italiano Restaurant
Hometown Coffee & Juice

Landmark Theater
Lava Island
Lolo’s Bowls
Lou Malnati’s
Margo Boutique
McDonald’s

Oil Lamp Theater
Panda Express
Raising Cane’s
Target
Urban Air
Wagner Farm

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