Summer Reading 2026
This year, the nationwide theme for the Summer Reading Program 2026 is Unearth a Story!
Join us here at the McDowell library this summer as we learn, create, and have lots of fun!
Summer Reading 2026
Join us this summer for reading, prizes, programs, and fun for all ages! Our Summer Reading Program encourages the community to explore new stories, discover new interests, and stay engaged with reading all summer long.
Summer Reading Kickoff
📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ 12-3 PM
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with games, crafts, activities, and sign-ups for all ages! We’ll also have a special performance by B-Rad the Magician from 1-2 PM.
How It Works
Children’s Summer Reading
Children will receive a reading log to track their reading time throughout the summer.
- Read 2 hours to earn a raffle ticket
- Attend a library program to earn a raffle ticket
- Raffle tickets can be placed into the prize basket of your choice
- Every participant is also automatically entered for the grand prize drawing
Teen Summer Reading
Teens can participate by tracking their reading time during the summer.
- Read a total of 8 hours to earn a raffle ticket
- Attend a library program to earn a raffle ticket
- Choose which prize basket to enter with your raffle ticket
- All teen participants will also be entered into the grand prize drawing
Adult Summer Reading
Adults can join the fun too!
- Read a total of 8 hours to earn a raffle ticket
- Attend a library program to earn a raffle ticket
- Complete a BINGO challenge or a Monopoly reading challenge to earn a raffle ticket
- Place your raffle tickets into the prize basket of your choice
- All adult participants are automatically entered into the grand prize drawing
Paper Logs & Online Tracking
Participants can track their reading with traditional paper logs or online through READsquared.
Beginning June 8th, this page will include:
- Printable reading logs
- A direct link to sign up for READsquared
We can’t wait to spend the summer reading with you!
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