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Summer Library Program

June 8 – August 8, 2026

Sign up begins on Monday, June 1!

Pick up your reading logs starting Monday, June 8.

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Summer Kick-Off Party!

Friday, June 12 • 2–4 pm

School is out, and summer is here, so come celebrate at the Library and get signed up for the reading program! Bring the whole family for some Kona Ice, fun lawn games, and more great activities! 

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Reading Challenges

Sign up for the Reading Challenges online starting June 1, or in our Summer Reading Room starting June 8!

Littles (0–3)

  • Earn one prize drawing ticket for every 20 books read
  • Read 60 books to earn a free book and a set of coupons
  • Read 120 books to complete the challenge and earn another free book and set of coupons
  • Keep reading to earn more prize drawing tickets
  • Complete activities to earn bonus tickets

School-Age (4–12)

  • Earn one prize drawing ticket for every two hours of reading
  • Read six hours to earn a free book and a set of coupons
  • Read 12 hours to complete the challenge and earn another free book and set of coupons
  • Keep reading to earn more prize drawing tickets
  • Complete activities to earn bonus tickets

Teen (12–18)

  • Earn one prize drawing ticket for every four hours of reading
  • Read 12 hours to earn a free book and a set of coupons
  • Read 24 hours to complete the challenge and earn another free book and set of coupons
  • Keep reading to earn more prize drawing tickets
  • Complete activities to earn bonus tickets

Adult (18+)

  • Earn one prize drawing ticket for every four hours of reading
  • Read 12 hours to earn a free book and a set of coupons
  • Read 24 hours to complete the challenge and earn another free book and set of coupons
  • Keep reading to earn more prize drawing tickets
  • Complete activities to earn bonus tickets

Summer Reading Room Hours

June 8–August 8

Monday–Thursday: 10 am–6 pm

Friday: 10 am–4 pm

Saturday: 9 am–1 pm

Sunday: Closed

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Tracks in the Stacks Bigfoot Hunt

Monday, June 1–Friday, August 21

Can you find all the friendly bigfoots hidden in libraries all over Bridges Library System? Learn something unique about each library for a chance to win awesome prizes!

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Summer Library Program News

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Turn Summer Into a Reading Challenge Your Whole Family Will Enjoy

Join your Library’s summer reading challenge and make reading a fun, flexible part of family life. With simple steps, age-appropriate goals, hands-on activities, and exciting rewards, this program keeps kids motivated while helping them build strong reading habits—and gives the whole family a chance to win prizes along the way.
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Ignite Young Readers’ Confidence with Griffin Buddies

Looking for a fun and supportive way to help your child grow as a reader this summer? Griffin Buddies pairs young emerging readers with encouraging teen volunteers for one‑on‑one reading time throughout the summer.
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Be Part of Something Amazing: 2026 Summer Library Program Volunteers Needed

Want a fun, rewarding summer and a chance to make new friends? We’ve got you covered! We're looking for teen summer library program volunteers. Apply today!

Summer Library Program Donors

Thank you to all of our incredible donors, without whom the Summer Library Program would not be possible!