Summer 2022

Summer Reading 2022 is here! The theme is “Read Beyond the Beaten Path”. Our libraries and librarians are ready …
Play the “Summer Reading 2022 at the Library” video to meet our librarians and see what we have ready for you in our libraries.
Looking for the reading logs?
- Reading Log for PreK-1 – download here
- Reading Log for Grades 2-5 – download here
Going paperless? Here’s the “Summer Reading online LOG” (as a Google Form).
BookMatch

Don’t know what to read next? In a book rut? Try BookMatch, West Hartford Public Library’s personalized recommendation service.
It’s easy! Simply fill out a form with the link below. You will receive an email with 3 to 5 personal reading recommendations from our librarians within 7 days. Also, check out the additional selections below for our great recommendations.
Resources
Looking for some good books to read before the summer? Check out the Nutmeg Nominee books.
We also have some great book recommendations from our Children’s Librarians in the following booklists:
- Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance
- Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance
- Books to Support Sensitive Conversations
- Elections and Voting
- Notable Names in Black History
- Children’s PRIDE Booklist
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Booklist
- Children’s PRIDE Booklist
- Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Booklist
- Native Voices Booklist
- Kindness Booklist
Other Books …
Picture Books
Fiction Books
Tween Books
Chapter Books
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