The 2026 Summer Reading Theme is
Plant a Seed, Read:
a farm-to-table concept exploring food, nature, and stories.
How to Participate?
1. Register online or at the Library.
Summer reading starts
June 1 and runs until July 31.
Register online: Download the app Reader Zone and use the code 4799b to register.
Register in person: Pick up a paper log from the Library and mark off a square for every day you read.
2. Track Your Reading
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Audiobooks, reading aloud, magazines, comic books, newspapers, and e-books all count!
3. Win Prizes
Read 50% of your goal? Check-in at the library starting June 29 for a special prize. Turn in a completed log (paper or app) by
July 31 to earn a completion prize and be entered in a raffle to win a Grand Prize by age group or the Ultimate Grand Prize, an iPad!
Please let staff know if you are unable to check-in on a due date.
Programs
- June 1
Our kick-off celebration runs from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Mini Golf: 5:30pm – 7:00pm - Week of June 29- July 3
Halfway Week - July 31 @ 5:00 PM
Summer Reading Ends - Summer Reading Finale
Friday, August 7, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Juggling Show: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Birth–Age 5
Register for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.
Read 20 minutes per day.
Registration Kit: Folder, Book, Bag.
Completion Prize: Drawstring bag and sand kit.
Halfway Prize: T-Shirt.
Raffle Grand Prizes
- Flower Matching and Sorting Toy
- Kid’s Play Garden Set
- Car Race Track
- Root Viewer
- Ice Cream Scooper
- Magna Tiles Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- Bluey’s Unicorse and Bob Bilby Puppet Set
YOUTH (Grades 1-5)
Read 20 minutes per day
Registration Kit: Folder, Book, Bag.
Completion Prize: Gardening Gloves and Water Bottle.
Halfway Prize: T-Shirt
Raffle Grand Prizes
- Good Seed and Bad Egg Plushie Set.
- Mini Garden Tool Set.
- Giant Cat Plush Pillow.
- Lego Botanicals.
- Light Up Terrarium Kit.
- Make Your Own Squishies.
YA (Grades 6 - 12)
Read 20 minutes per day
Registration Kit: Summer Reading Tote bag, folder, free book, lanyard & floating tractor bubble pen.
Completion Prize: Clear Waist Fanny Pack, Cow Stress Reliever, and Rain Poncho.
Halfway Prize: T-Shirt & Flocked cute animal set.
Raffle Grand Prizes
- Plant/Garden themed Lego Set
- Book Nook Kit
- Zen Garden Kit
- Miniature Greenhouse Building Kit
- Plant-themed Boardgame Set
- Wood-burning Kit
Adults (18+)
Read 20 minutes per day
Registration Kit: Book and Bag
Completion Prize: $5 Panera gift card OR Foldable Organizer
Halfway Prize: Premium Snack Bag (Includes Perishable Items)
Raffle Grand Prizes
- Premium Gift Basket (Same contents as Library Week Basket).
- $50 Target Gift Card.
- $$75 Luurs, food jar, and lunch box.
- #1 Summer Reading gift pack (26 oz water bottle, book tote, bluetooth speaker, and $15 Target gift card).
- #2 Summer Reading gift pack (Mug, magnet, Library Week book bag, and $20 Target gift card).
- Morton Arboretum (6 General Admission tickets).
- HLP umbrella.
- $25 Lifters Nutrition gift card + a wellness evaluation for the winner and a friend.
Book Recommendations
Picture Books
Juvenile and Middle Grade Books
YA Books
Adult Books
Spanish Adult Books
Visit our calendar and check all programs.
Thank you to our sponsors!
