The 2025 Summer Reading Program will burst onto the scene on Monday, June 16 and continue through Thursday, July 24 at both the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branch Libraries.The program, sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries, will feature fun and imaginative activities and events for both kids and adults. Library programs are free and open to the public - no library card required.

This year’s theme, “Color Our World”, focuses on art and creativity at the library. The program is designed to inspire and engage readers of all ages through a variety of artistic expressions. Guests are invited to celebrate every page, paint stroke, and performance that add a little more color to the world.

The first week of the Summer Reading Program will be held June 16-20 at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Visitors are invited to festive Kick-off Parties on Monday, June 16 at 11:00 AM ET at both library branches, where they can explore the exciting lineup of upcoming events and enjoy chalk art, creative games, and snacks.

Week One (June 16th-20th)
+ Mon., June 16 - Kickoff Parties w/ chalk art & games @11:00 am at both branches
+ Wed., June 18 - Toddler Time: Color Sorting @ 10:30 am ET at both branches
+ Fri., June 20 - Teen Art: Button Making @ 10:30 am at Eastpoint and 2:30 pm at Carrabelle

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families to local public libraries for reading and activities. A Summer Reading Program:
- encourages lifelong reading habits,
- supports reluctant readers with activities,
- helps children maintain their skills over the summer,
- generates interest in the library and books, and it being summer,
- can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, FL. The Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, (850) 275-9895. For details, go to https://friendsfcpl.com/summer-reading-program/ . Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.