Summer Reading Challenge
It is time for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Kids and adults can track reading minutes with the Reader Zone App.
- Download the Reader Zone App or CLICK HERE to create your account online.
- Add reader(s)
- Enter reading program code: 1d5cb
- Log your minutes from June 1-July 31.
- Watch a tutorial on Reader Zone here.
PRIZES
- Youth:
- Milestone prizes will be awarded at 250, 500, 750, and 1000 minutes along the way to completing the challenge!
- After 1000 minutes, enter a drawing for a chance to win a grand prize!
- Need book ideas? 2025 Youth Book List (Ages 0-17)
- Click here to print a physical reading log.
- Adults:
- Log any reading this summer and you'll be entered to win one of three grand prizes which include things like gift cards to local restaurants and more!
- Need book ideas? 2025 Adult Book List
- Click here to download a physical reading log.
Grand prize drawing(s) for all ages will be held in August.
Join us for FREE special youth events all summer long, Thursdays at 2:00! CLICK HERE to view our complete calendar of events.
Upcoming Events
Grab a Nature Lab passport and interact with our various nature stations exploring topics from plant biology and wildlife food to pollinators and conservation hacks.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Waiver
Children and adults participating in Maitland Public Library's programs may be photographed or recorded by Library staff members, newspaper or television reporters/photographers, or others involved with the program. The Maitland Public Library reserves the right to use such photographs or recordings for promotional purposes, in print and online. All library patrons consent to the use of their photo and/or video for such purposes, without compensation. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be labeled with personally identifiable information without express consent. Notify Library staff if you do not want to be photographed or recorded.
Color your world with a scenic watercolor landscape that resembles stained glass. Students will learn to outline a design using glue and fill in shapes with watercolor.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Waiver
Children and adults participating in Maitland Public Library's programs may be photographed or recorded by Library staff members, newspaper or television reporters/photographers, or others involved with the program. The Maitland Public Library reserves the right to use such photographs or recordings for promotional purposes, in print and online. All library patrons consent to the use of their photo and/or video for such purposes, without compensation. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be labeled with personally identifiable information without express consent. Notify Library staff if you do not want to be photographed or recorded.
Get your groove on! Children and caregivers will sing, dance, and explore their moves to lively music and have a GREAT time with NRG Dance!
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Waiver
Children and adults participating in Maitland Public Library's programs may be photographed or recorded by Library staff members, newspaper or television reporters/photographers, or others involved with the program. The Maitland Public Library reserves the right to use such photographs or recordings for promotional purposes, in print and online. All library patrons consent to the use of their photo and/or video for such purposes, without compensation. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be labeled with personally identifiable information without express consent. Notify Library staff if you do not want to be photographed or recorded.
Join us for story time with special guests from the Maitland Police and Fire Departments. After story time, we will have cookies and go outside where you can touch a firetruck, police car, and an ambulance.
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Waiver
Children and adults participating in Maitland Public Library's programs may be photographed or recorded by Library staff members, newspaper or television reporters/photographers, or others involved with the program. The Maitland Public Library reserves the right to use such photographs or recordings for promotional purposes, in print and online. All library patrons consent to the use of their photo and/or video for such purposes, without compensation. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be labeled with personally identifiable information without express consent. Notify Library staff if you do not want to be photographed or recorded.
Try something new or brush up on your dance skills this summer with NRG Dance! The stage is calling you! This month features Musical Theater Dance. Beginners welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Waiver
Children and adults participating in Maitland Public Library's programs may be photographed or recorded by Library staff members, newspaper or television reporters/photographers, or others involved with the program. The Maitland Public Library reserves the right to use such photographs or recordings for promotional purposes, in print and online. All library patrons consent to the use of their photo and/or video for such purposes, without compensation. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be labeled with personally identifiable information without express consent. Notify Library staff if you do not want to be photographed or recorded.