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Your adventure starts here
The sea may be unpredictable, but your reading challenge will help you navigate it with ease. "Dive in" and find the treasure that awaits between the pages of a good book!
Step One: Receive
Pick up your summer reading club challenge at any Library location, or download and print a digital version from home.
Step Two: Read
Complete at least five reading challenges from the categories provided.
Step Three: Record
Write each book title on the back of your handout and give it a star rating out of five. Each book can only be used for one challenge.
Step Four: Return
Hand in completed challenges to any Library location to be entered into a prize draw. Readers are welcome to complete more than one challenge. A photo of the completed challenge can also be submitted below.
We’re holding two prize draws this summer! Submit your completed challenge anytime to enter.
- Submit by Friday, July 24 to enter both the July and September prize draws.
- Or take your time and submit by Tuesday, September 8 for the second prize draw.
Download the Summer Reading Challenge
Download the adult and teen Summer Reading Challenge
Download the Summer Reading Challenge for adults and teens! Complete as many challenges as you want between June 6 and September 8, 2026.
Treasure awaits! Start with these picks
Summer Reading Challenge: Nonfiction about water
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a non-fiction book about water.
Summer Reading Challenge: Books with sea creatures
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a book involving a sea creature.
Summer Reading Challenge: Books with "ocean" in the title
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a book with the word "ocean" in the title.
Summer Reading Challenge: Pirates and outlaws
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a book about a famous pirate or outlaw.
Summer Reading Challenge: Nonfiction about water
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a non-fiction book about water.
Summer Reading Challenge: Books with sea creatures
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a book involving a sea creature.
Summer Reading Challenge: Books with "ocean" in the title
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a book with the word "ocean" in the title.
Summer Reading Challenge: Pirates and outlaws
2026 Summer Reading Challenge prompt: Read a book about a famous pirate or outlaw.
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Accessible audiobooks (CELA)
Access this collection of books, magazines, and newspapers in accessible formats for patrons with print disabilities.
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