Nebraska Summer Reading Programs
All Public and School Libraries in Nebraska can use Reader Zone if they wish:
The Nebraska Regional Library Systems and the Nebraska Library Commission teamed up to provide access to Reader Zone. This web-based software lets you create reading logs or calendars that
can replace your paper ones. Those in your reading programs can report their
progress through apps or via the Reader Zone website. You will then be able to
see stats & progress without having to compile them yourself. You will be able
to create multiple "groups" to best serve your community's needs. For example -
you might create a group for young readers that has a goals based on the number
of books read per week, one for teens based on number of minutes spent reading
per month, and then one for adults that has per page milestones. This system is
available to you year-round for any reading programs, children - adult, you wish
to hold. Please register as soon
as possible. To sign-up - please go to this link:
https://forms.gle/wPk43jDHatxQXcGn8.
Nebraska is a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)
consortium who develops, produces, and distributes summer reading material to libraries in
most states.
The Summer Reading Program Topic for 2025 is Art.
The Slogan for all is Color Our World and Artist: TBD.
Materials and order forms for the 2025 Summer Reading Program are mailed in
October, 2024 and the
deadline for ordering Summer Reading Program materials for summer
2025 will be December 1, 2024. Late orders may not be filled completely. Materials are scheduled to be shipped on
March, 2025. [Shipping dates are subject to change.]
To see a listing of current,
past, and future Summer reading programs please see below.
All public libraries will receive one copy of the program material at no charge. If a public library needs additional copies of the
materials, the additional materials must be ordered directly from Highsmith at the regular purchase price.
Nebraska school libraries and media centers may receive one copy of the program
materials at no charge, but only if one is requested. School libraries and media centers
may request the manual by contacting
Sally Snyder or by phone at 1-800-307-2665. Manuals should be requested by
January 1. If a school library or media center needs additional copies of the manual, the
additional manuals must be ordered directly from Highsmith at the regular purchase price.
Current Summer Reading Program in Nebraska:
- 2025 Art; Slogan: "Color Our World"; Artist: TBD
- Book List by Sally Snyder (PDF from 2025 SRP Workshops)
- NCompass Live: 2025 Summer Reading Program Color Our World
- Resources from CSLP and
Order Form & Posters
(you'll need your username & password)
Future Summer Reading Programs in Nebraska
2026 Topic: Dinosaurs, Slogan: Unearth a Story
2027 Topic:
Mystery/Detective/
Suspense, Slogan:
Mysteries Await at Your Library
2028 Theme: Mythical Creatures
(Unicorns, Mermaids, Dragons, etc.)
These topics and slogans were selected by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)
membership. For more information about the CSLP, go to the
CSLP Web page.
Here's a link if you would like more information about Nebraska's CSLP
program.
For more information about summer reading programs in Nebraska, contact:
Sally Snyder Coordinator Children and
Young Adult Library Services.
Past Summer Reading Programs in Nebraska
- 2024: Topic: Adventure; Slogan: "Adventure Begins at Your Library"
- 2023 Topic: Kindness/Friendship/Unity; Slogan: "All Together Now"
- 2022 Oceans of Possibilities for all groups
- 2021 Tails and Tales for all groups
- 2020 Imagine Your Story for all groups
- 2019 A Universe of Stories for all groups
- 2018 Libraries Rock! for all groups
- 2017 Build a Better World for all groups
- 2016 On Your Mark, Get Set, Read.
- The Teen slogan for 2016 Get in the Game - Read.
- The Adult slogan for 2016 Exercise Your Mind - Read.
- 2015 Every Hero Has a Story.
- The Teen slogan for 2015 Unmask!
- The Adult slogan for 2015 Escape the Ordinary.
- 2014 Fizz, Boom, Read.
- The Teen slogan for 2014 was Spark a Reaction.
- The Adult slogan for 2014 was Literary Elements.
- 2013 Dig into Reading.
- The Teen slogan for 2013 Beneath the Surface.
- The Adult slogan for 2013 Groundbreaking Reads.
- 2012 Dream Big - Read.
- Teen slogan for 2012 Own the Night.
- Adult slogan for 2012 Between the Covers.
- 2011 One World, Many Stories.
- Teen slogan for 2011 You are Here.
- Adult slogan for 2011 Novel Destinations.
- 2010 slogan Make A Splash -- READ!
- Teen slogan for 2010 Make Waves at Your Library.
- Adult slogan for 2010 Water Your Mind READ.
- 2009 slogan Be Creative @ your libraryTM
- Teen slogan for 2009 Express Yourself @your libraryTM.
- Adult slogan Master the Art of Reading
- 2008 Summer Reading Catch the Reading Bug
- Teen - Metamorphosis @ your libraryTM
- 2007 Get A Clue
- Teen Theme - YNK (You Never Know @ your libraryTM
- 2006 -Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales
- Teen Theme - Creature Feature
- 2005 - Dragons, Dreams, and Daring Deeds
- Teen Theme - Joust Read
- 2004 - Discover New Trails @ your libraryTM
- Teen Theme - Get Lost @ your libraryTM
- 2003 - Laugh It Up @ your libraryTM
- Teen Theme - HA! (first Teen Theme)
2002 - Join the Winner's Circle - Read
2001- Reading Road Trip, USA
2000- Cosmic Connections at Your Library
1999- Treasure Your Library.
1998- Rock 'N' Read.
1997- Thrills & Chills At The Library.
1996- Peer-Amid Books.
1995- Adventure Begins at Camp Read-A-Lot.
1994- Books Make The World Go Round.
1993- Books Come In All Flavors.
1992- Dive Into A Good Book.
1991- Western Frontier!
1990- Summer Safari : Stalk A Story.
1989- Space And Beyond : Find Your Own Space With A Book.
1988- Dino-Soaring Into Books.
1987- Your Library -- Greatest Show of All!
1986- Have a Bearable Summer.
1985- All Aboard The Reading Railroad!
1984- Go Hog Wild With Books.
1983- Superreader.
1982- Your Library -- The FUN FACTory
1981- Fantasy Summer.
Manuals for each of the Summer Reading Programs listed above are available for check-out from the
Nebraska Library Commission. If you are interested in borrowing manuals, please contact the
Nebraska Library Commission at 1-800-307-2665 or send e-mail to
Ask A Librarian.
(Check outs are available to Nebraska Librarians
only - we do not loan summer reading manuals outside Nebraska.)
CSLP Flyer to help you share why summer reading is important
We had a request from a State Rep looking for a flyer that helps demonstrate
the importance of summer reading. We came up with this flyer that has some
good information on the front, and has a space on the back where a librarian
could put information on their upcoming programs, stats from last year's
program, or additional summer reading facts. We tried to keep it generic
enough that it could be used by you, the State Reps, or by the librarians
you serve. If you do not have PowerPoint, there is a PDF version of the
file. You cannot edit the file, but you could add your information by
running it through the printer twice. Here is a link to the page with both
versions of the file:
https://www.cslpreads.org/flyer-why-is-summer-reading-at-the-library-important/