Summer Reading Programs

North Dakota participates in the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). CSLP is a nonprofit, charitable organization that supports literacy, education and science through summer reading events in public libraries across the United States. CSLP works to develop interest in reading and library use. This includes development and implementation of summer reading programs used nationwide, public service announcements, and other activities which promote reading and library use. Every year, CSLP publishes a themed summer reading manual, which contains valuable information for planning, promoting, and hosting a successful summer reading program.

North Dakota libraries can get free access to the summer reading manual by requesting below.

Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)

2025 Theme: Art
Slogan - "Color Our World"
Artist - Brian Floca

2026 Theme: Dinosaurs
Slogan - "TBD"
Artist - TBD

Beanstack

National Summer Learning Association

If you have any questions about summer reading programs in North Dakota, please email awhitehorn@nd.gov.