Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)
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.
2023 Summer Reading
Theme - Kindness/Friendship/Unity
Slogan - "All Together Now"
Artist - Frank Morrison
Need more information? Check out Summer Reading Program 2023: All Together Now - LibGuides at North Dakota State Library.
Upcoming Summer Reading Themes and Slogans
2024 Theme: Adventure
Slogan - "Adventure Begins at Your Library"
Artist - Juana Martinez-Neal
2025 Theme: Art
Slogan - "Color Our World"
Artist - Brian Floca
2026 Theme: Dinosaurs
Slogan - "TBD"
Artist - TBD
Contact
If you have any questions about summer reading programs in North Dakota, please email awhitehorn@nd.gov.