Berkley Summer Reading
2022 Summer Reading Program
Oceans of Possibilities
June 16-August 13
Many thanks to the Friends of Berkley Public Library and Vibe Credit Union for sponsoring this summer’s activities!

Children’s Program
Reading Challenge
Sign up for the reading challenge to receive your reading log, then keep track of each day you spend time reading and stop in for a prize after 18, 36, & 54 days!
If you read for at least 54 days, you’ll be entered into the grand prize drawing. This year, we will be raffling 3 bikes donated by the Berkley Masonic Lodge and one set of family tickets to Sea Life Michigan Aquarium!
Registration and logging begin Thursday, June 16.
Lost your reading log? Download a new one here.
Email any questions to youth@berkleymich.net
Events
We’ll have weekly activities and storytimes throughout the summer. The full list is below.
You can find a calendar view of all library events (year-round) here.
Registration is required unless otherwise noted. You can sign up by clicking on the event title. Registration opens Thursday, June 16 at 10:00 am.
Several events will take place at Jaycee Park, which is located at 3765 Webster, at the intersection of Bacon and Webster. Or click here to find it on a map.
STORYTIMES
Storytime in the Park with Parks & Rec!
Wednesday, June 15 & Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 am
- 6/15: Jaycee Park
- 7/12: Oxford Park
Summer Family Storytime
- Tuesdays 10:30am (June 21 & 28, July 5, 19, & 26, August 2 & 9)
- Jaycee Park
JUNE
Ice Cream Social
- Thursday, June 16, 6-8 pm
- Library Parking Lot
Ocean Craft Extravaganza
- Thursday, June 23, 2-5 pm
- Library Meeting Room
Open Spot Theater
- Tuesday, June 28, 2-3 pm
- Jaycee Park
JULY
Phoenix Freerunning Academy
- Thursday, July 7, 2-3:30 pm
- Jaycee Park
Water Sensory Play
- Wednesday, July 13, 2-5 pm
- The Library’s Side Yard along Beverly
Home Movie Theater Kit
- July 18-23
- The Library & Your Home
Tween Book Club
- Thursday, July 21, 2:00-3:00 pm
- Library Meeting Room
Harry Potter’s Birthday Party
- Saturday, July 30, 11 am-2 pm
- Library Meeting Room
AUGUST
Mad Science Detroit
- Wednesday, August 3, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Jaycee Park
Mermaid Princess Party
- Thursday, August 11, 6:30-8:00 pm
- Jaycee Park

Teen Program
Reading Challenge
Sign up for the reading challenge to receive your reading log, then log any combination of 3 activities to win a book and any additional 3 activities to complete the program and receive the final prize pack (including a Clark’s Ice Cream coupon!).
Lost your reading log? Download a new one here.
Email any questions to youth@berkleymich.net
Events
We have bi-weekly take-home programs all summer, and they count towards completing your log! Registration is required unless otherwise noted. The full list is below–sign up by clicking on the event title. Registration opens Thursday, June 16 at 10:00 am.
You can find a calendar view of all library events (year-round) here.
JUNE
Ice Cream Social
- Thursday, June 16, 6-8 pm
Art Scavenger Hunt
- Starts June 20
JULY
Grow Your Own Geode
- July 5-9
Home Movie Theater Kit
- July 18-23
AUGUST
Ocean Jello Cups
- August 1-6

Adult Program
Reading Challenge
Read and win prizes! Register at the library for this year’s reading challenge!
Earn points this summer by reading, attending library programs, and doing summer activities! Earn 500 points, turn in your game card, get another, and keep going! Each completed game card will get you in the prize drawing.
Lost your game card? Download a new one here.
Any questions? Send us a message at library@berkleymich.net.