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Welcome to a fresh summer season of reading!

Our 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Plant a Seed, Read!” invites participants of all ages to enjoy reading and reap the rewards.

As you dig into stories and track time spent reading, you’ll thrive as an individual and contribute to our Community Challenge.  We’re rooting for participants of all ages to lend a hand in surpassing last year’s total of 702,855 minutes spent reading. Pause to see how the landscape in our lobby transforms as we meander through our 51-day journey and celebrate milestones!

As a library staff, we are dedicated to helping you become a “Rooted Reader” this summer. It’s thyme to get started!

To register for the 2026 Summer Reading Program, click the link below that corresponds with each participant’s age group:

Books are the seeds; your mind is a garden.


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