WHO Is iREAD? Librarians are creators AND users of the program; readers of all ages infant through adult participate each year; and renowned illustrators create artwork for our materials.
WHAT Is iREAD? A flexible, nonprofit reading program designed by librarians featuring appealing incentives, compelling and adaptable themes, and a comprehensive resource guide chock full of ideas and reproducibles.
WHEN Is iREAD? The 2025 program, with the theme Level Up at Your Library will be available in early November, 2024. Although originally designed as a summer reading program, iREAD can be used any time to develop excitement about books and reading.
WHY Should I Use iREAD? iREAD is run by ILA, a nonprofit entity; revenues are used to support libraries. There are NO membership fees, contracts, or commitments necessary. iREAD is flexible; you can use the art in perpetuity after purchase. We provide themed templates for any commonly used registration software package such as Beanstack, Evanced, and others. We have a proven track record of success since 1982!
SRP Final Report and Evaluation extended to Sunday, September 21, 2025
Please complete and submit this report and evaluation after your Summer Reading Program (SRP) ends.
We are interested in your SRP even if you did not register for or participate in the Alaska State Library's Statewide Summer Reading Program. These reports help the Alaska State Library plan and support future SRPs statewide, as well as meet federal grant reporting requirements.
Register for the Alaska Libraries, Get Ready for 2026 Summer Reading with iREAD! Webinar
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Noon Alaska Time via Zoom
Webinar with the Alaska State Library and iREAD for all libraries and schools interested in participating in the 2026 Statewide Summer Reading Program to enhance their local summer reading program. Registration required. A recording will be available afterward.
iREAD Webinar Agenda:
Statewide SRP Registration, September 16 - November 23, 2025
Alaskan libraries and schools are welcome to register for the Statewide Summer Reading Program. We recommend organizations work with local public libraries, but understand there are circumstances when a separate program is highly impactful.
iREAD 2026 Plant A Seed, Read Summer Reading Program
If you have questions or need assistance, please email valarie.kingsland@alaska.gov.
The Alaska State Library supports summer reading programs (SRPs) across the state by providing an iRead summer reading resource guide and purchase codes for summer reading materials. The resource guide contains images, program ideas, reading lists, and reproducibles. Credit codes can be redeemed for summer reading program materials.
After the summer reading program ends, participating libraries are required to complete and submit a final program report. All libraries and schools that provide a summer reading program are welcome to submit a report to help the Alaska State Library be responsive to changes and the needs of those offering a summer reading program and meet federal grant requirements.
Libraries and schools do not have to be eligible for the Public Library Assistance (PLA) Grant to participate.
Planning takes place throughout the year and the program takes place according to the organization's and community's needs and timeline. This is an approximate timeline for organizations participating in the Statewide Summer Reading Program.
September/October/November: Register for the Statewide Summer Reading Program
November/December: Resource Guide & Credit Code
January: SRP Planning Session
February/March: Order Deadline
May/June/July/August: Launch Program
August/September: Final SRP Report
October/November: Debrief Session
This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Information and guidance on LSTA spending can be found here.
