Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story
May 29–July 31
Treasure awaits when you dig in to the Summer Reading challenge! Complete 30 activities (up to five per day) by reading, creating, learning, playing, and connecting all summer long. Choose activities that fit your interests and track your progress as you go. Finishers receive a book, a prize drawing entry, and a coupon sheet for local attractions. All ages.
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Up for the challenge?
Complete 30 activities (up to five per day). Every time you read, create, learn, play, or connect you'll be one step closer to treasure. Pick up a reading record at any branch or download and print one at home.
Pick up a reading record at your local branch or register and track online .
Choose activities that fit your interests and track your progress as you go.
Return your completed record to any County Library branch for:
- A book of your choice
- A prize drawing entry
- A local attractions coupon sheet
That's all there is to it — adventure awaits all summer long.
Bonus Round!
Keep the summer fun going and earn even more chances to win!
Pick up a bonus activity at your local branch.
When completed, return your bonus round to any County Library branch and claim your prize—a free book and prize drawing entry!
Max 2 bonus roundsWhy participate?
Here are some reasons you, your friends, and your family should participate in the Summer Reading Challenge:
- Reading benefits everyone, regardless of age.
- Reading over the summer increases test scores in the fall.
- Earning prizes with your friends and family is fun!
- Setting and achieving reading goals gives you a sense of accomplishment.
Tell Us Your Thoughts
Upon completing the Summer Reading challenge, please take our short survey to help us improve future programs.
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Thank you to our Summer Reading prize partners:
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