CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (May 19 2025) – The Charlotte County Libraries & History Summer Reading program will kick off from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 31 at Englewood Charlotte Library, Port Charlotte Public Library and Punta Gorda Charlotte Library.
Participants will be able to sign up, pick up their reading logs and enjoy entertainment, crafts and hot dogs.
Participants ages 5-18
- Read for 20 minutes to complete each space.
- Keep reading until your log is complete.
- Turn in your completed reading log to receive your prize and pick up the next level log! Each log will challenge you to read a little bit more than the one before.
Participants ages 0-4
- There's a special reading log for our littlest patrons. Add a sticker to your log for each book you read or listen to. Little kids have just one log for the summer.
- When your log is complete, bring it to the library. You'll get to choose a book to keep! You'll also get a ticket to the Explosion of Color finale party on July 26.
For information, contact your local library branch or visit CharlotteCountyFL.gov/libraries.
Englewood Charlotte Library
3450 North Access Road, Englewood
941-681-3736
Port Charlotte Public Library
2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte
941-764-5562
Punta Gorda Charlotte Library
401 Shreve St., Punta Gorda
941-833-5460
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