Register to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge!
We have something for all ages! Students, please be sure to register according to the grade you’ll enter in September 2026.
- Select the Challenge that corresponds with your age/grade.
- Register your account on Engaged Patrons to officially enroll.
- Track your reading online or on paper – or both! For paper users, download a printable log or pick one up at the library.
Dino Hatchlings
Pre-readers Ages 0 to 5
Birth to Kindergarten: As part of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarden Summer Dino Hatchlings Edition, complete activities to choose a prize from the Treasure Chest and earn stickers for every 100 Books Read!
Chapter Raptors
Students entering grades 1st to 5th
Elementary: Read 1000 minutes in 100 days! For every 100 minutes you read, visit the library for a raffle entry for weekly and grand prizes!
Tricera-teens
Students entering grades 6th to 12th
Tweens & Tweens: Read 10 books in 100 days! For every book you complete, visit the library to earn a raffle entry for weekly and grand prizes!
Summer Reading Challenge 2026
The children’s and teen summer reading challenge runs from May 23 to August 31 for 100 days of reading!
Keep reading throughout the summer and for each milestone you can earn raffle tickets to redeem for prizes!
The library also offers a variety of fun programs and activities to offer kids of all ages.
How does it work?
- Watch this video to learn more about our summer reading challenge!
- Register for this program right here and start reading! Earn small incentives throughout the program.
- Every time you reach a milestone – 100 minutes for grades 1 through 5; and 1 book for grades 6 through 12 – visit the library to claim your raffle ticket.
- Tickets count as your entries into weekly raffles AND our big prizes pulled at the end of the summer!
Prizes?
- Participants in grades 1 through 12 are automatically entered for weekly prizes (pulled on Mondays throughout the summer) and our grand prizes (pulled at the end of the summer!)
- Participants also earn small incentives as they move through the program over the course of the summer.
- Click here to view the list of weekly and end-of-summer raffle prizes.
Unearth a story with these Summer Programs!
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