This year the program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, McDonald's Restaurants, Rhode Island Reads, the Corporation for National Service and Jesse Smith Library and its Friends group. Children entering Kindergarten may opt for the Preschool Storytimes instead. They will meet once a week for an hour of reading, choosing books, filling out reports and doing book related activities and crafts. Every child who signs up for SRP receives a book bag, bookmark, reading log, calendar of events and explanation of the requirements of the program.
Readers are eligible to sign up for special craft programs.
Readers and their families are eligible to attend entertainment events . June 15th through August 11th. Book reading can be started any time after the 15th of June, but reports will not be accepted at the library until July 5th. Reports may not be turned in on any Thursdays. The final day for turning in reports is Saturday, August 11h.