2026 Summer Reading Challenge

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Unearth a Story This Summer!

We are super excited to continue our Summer Reading Challenge for all ages this year. Participants will continue to log all reading through ReadSquared (available online or via app) for prizes. There will be all kinds of fun programs and activities for this year's theme: Unearth a Story.

There's a program for everyone!


  • Babies & Pre-k (Ages 0-4): Designed for our youngest readers, this program offers all the fun of our regular challenge at an age-appropriate level. Participants will enjoy treasure box prizes and an exciting grand prize. We’re sure your little one will love it!
  • Kids (Ages 5-11): Tailored for a wide range of reading abilities, this program supports lap readers, emerging readers, and independent readers. Participants can log reading time or book count, with extra points awarded for chapter books. The program features leveled prizes and a grand prize drawing at summer’s end.
  • Tweens & Teens (Ages 12-18): Teens will enjoy leveled prizes and weekly prize drawings. For every two books read per week, participants earn an entry into the weekly prize drawing—more reading means more chances to win! Three winners each week will receive a digital gift card to Domino’s, AMC Theatres, Dunkin’ Donuts, Amazon, or Starbucks. A grand prize drawing will also be held at the end of the summer.
  • Adults (16+): Read one book per week to enter our weekly prize drawings. Reading seven books earns an entry into the grand prize drawing. Only teen, young adult, and adult titles qualify. Adults can also complete activities to earn a Missions Badge and enter the Missions Prize Drawing. Teens (ages 16-18) may choose between the Teen or Adult Program. Those registering for the Adult Program will follow its prize system but can still participate in teen programming.

Register and pick up your registration bags beginning Friday, May 22. Register here.

Bright Star Theatre kicks us off with Dino Academy on Thursday, May 28 at 10:30am or 6:00pm 

First day to claim prizes is Monday, June 1.

Last day to register is Friday, July 29.

Finish logging all reading by Thursday, July 29 at 12:00pm to be entered for grand prize drawings.

Finale Thursday, July 30 & last day to claim prizes is Friday, July 31.