Summer Break Baltimore
Summer Break Baltimore is a fun, free program for all ages that encourages literacy and learning in our community all summer long.
Summer Break Baltimore 2026
Join us for another great summer of reading, events, and activities! Summer Break Baltimore 2026 runs from June 15 through August 15. See what's happening at the Pratt location closest to you.
This summer, you’re invited to play BINGO with Chessie the Chesapeake Bay sea monster! Winning is as easy as reading, exploring Baltimore, and discovering all the resources your local Pratt Library location has to offer.
Free book with registration, while supplies last (selection varies)
Chessie t-shirt, stickers, or mini beach ball for first BINGO row
How to Participate
1. Register
Sign up and receive a paper BINGO board beginning June 15 at any Pratt Library location. You can also sign up to play online using Beanstack at prattlibrary.beanstack.com. All participants will receive one free book to keep and kick-start their summer reading!
2. Play Bingo
Complete four activities in a row (across, up-and-down, or diagonally) to win. You can cross them off on your paper card or mark them complete in Beanstack. One BINGO board (on paper or digitally) per person. The whole family can play with BINGO cards available for early learners, kids ages 6–11, teens ages 12–17, and adults 18 and older.
3. Win prizes
Show your BINGO board with your completed line of activities at your neighborhood library to receive a limited edition Summer Break Baltimore 2026 t-shirt or alternative prize!
Completing one BINGO row will automatically earn you one raffle entry for more summer fun, including admission to the Maryland Science Center and National Aquarium, a Maryland Zoo family membership, and a Nintendo Switch 2. The more BINGO activities you complete, the more chances you have to win. Keep completing activities for full card BINGO and receive five raffle entries!
All completion prizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. One completion prize per participant.
You must be registered for Summer Break Baltimore with either a phone number or email address to win a drawing prize.
Limited group registration is available for non-school organizations of five or more. Visit the Summer Break Baltimore Groups Page to learn more.
Support This Program
Summer Break Baltimore is made possible by gifts and grants from foundations, corporations, and individuals like you. Thank you for this generous support which makes so much possible at the Pratt Library.
Make a DonationSummer Break Baltimore Events
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Teens and tweens come together and play in either a Checkers or Chess tournament.June 1, 2:30 PM -
A read and critique group for writers with interest in all forms of writing: poetry, novel, short story, creative nonfiction…June 1, 6 PM -
Join us for a fun, crafting event! Create a fun heart trinket that can become a necklace, a keychain, or even a fun gift…June 2, 10 AM -
Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure! Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible…June 2, 2:30 PM -
Enjoy the dog days of summer at Camden Yards by designing your very own tie-dye baseball cap! All tie dye and hat supplies…June 3, 3 PM -
Join GameTruck and play in our video game party! We will have Nintendo Switch and Playstation and a variety of games.June 4, 3 PM
Support Summer Programs
Your donation helps make sure Summer Break Baltimore is free and accessible to all this summer!
Locations
Find your closest branch in the city to participate in Summer Break Baltimore.