This summer, the Livingston Parish Library is inviting the public on a journey of art and creativity!
Celebrate the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives by signing up for the Livingston Parish Library’s annual Summer Reading Program, which runs May 19 – August 3.
The LPL’s Summer Reading Program challenges readers of all ages to read as many books as they can during the summer months. Participants can win prizes for reaching reading milestones and attending LPL events.
This year’s SRP theme is Color Our World, highlighting the power art has to transform, uplift, and connect us all.
“As summer approaches, we urge everyone to sign up for the Library’s Summer Reading Program,” said Livingston Parish Library Director Michelle Parrish. “The Summer Reading Program is a great opportunity to rekindle your love for reading while also highlighting the library’s plethora of accessible resources, engaging events, and invaluable services designed to enrich our community.
“From fun activities, special events, and breathtaking performers, to an always-growing collection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, databases, Learning Kits, board games, Hobby Kits, Celebration Kits, Cultural Passes, and more, there is always something new to discover at YOUR Library.”
How it works
Registration officially opens on Monday, May 19, 2025, through the Livingston Parish Library’s Summer Reading page on Beanstack. This online platform is where patrons log the books they’ve read and LPL events they’ve attended. Registration can be done online or in-person.
SRP participants are categorized based on their ages, and each age group has different requirements to complete their reading challenges.
Once participants complete their challenge, they can visit their local branch to claim their SRP completion prize! However, they can keep reading to earn more entries in the Library’s end-of-summer grand prize drawings.
SRP Age Groups
The Summer Reading Program is broken into four age groups, listed below:
- Read-To-Me (Ages 0-5): To complete the challenge, you must earn ten (10) points by reading and logging ten (10) picture books.
- Youth (Ages 6-12): To complete the challenge, you must earn three (3) points by reading and logging three (3) chapter books or 180 minutes of reading.
- Teen (Ages 13-18): To complete the challenge, you must earn three (3) points by logging three (3) chapter books, 180 minutes of reading, three (3) activities, or a mix of all three.
- Adult (Ages 18+): To complete the challenge, you must earn three (3) points by logging three (3) chapter books, 180 minutes of reading, three (3) activities, or a combination.
How to Enter the Grand Prize Drawings
All participants must apply their earned tickets in Beanstack to be entered into the end-of-summer grand prize drawings. The deadline is 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Here's how to apply tickets:
- Go to Your Reading Challenge in the Beanstack app and open the overview page.
- Scroll to "Ticket Drawings" and tap on an option to see prize details.
- Tap "Add/Remove Tickets" to start applying your tickets.
- Use the +/- buttons to adjust your ticket amount, then confirm your choice.
- Repeat as You Earn More Tickets — you can apply tickets to multiple prize options!
Kickoff Day
Celebrate the start of an exciting summer reading season during the Livingston Parish Library’s special Summer Reading Program Kickoff Day on Tuesday, May 27!
Kickoff Day will be held at all five LPL branches, and those who attend will receive a special kickoff prize available only on this day. This prize is in addition to the SRP registration prize all receive for signing up.
During the Kickoff Day, attendees will also get to unleash their inner artist by creating a masterpiece for our Tiny Art Show! All supplies will be provided to make a miniature work of art to display at the library through the end of June.
What’s on the schedule
With more than 300 events planned for this summer, the Library has a full slate of entertainment lined up!
Some of the featured performers and presenters include LA Snake ID, the Crescent Circus, Lady Chops, the Tri-Parish Ballet, Harvey Rabbit, Nature on the Geaux, the Youth Ballet, Wall to Wall Martial Arts, and Red Stick Spice Company.
There will also be escape rooms, DIY classes, art workshops, gardening programs, food demonstrations, book clubs, and more!
Follow us
For the latest SRP information, follow our social media pages, visit your local library, or go to www.mylpl.info/SummerReading.