SUMMER READING 2026
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Welcome to Summer Reading
Summer Reading begins June 1!
Celebrate Summer Reading at the library! This year our theme is, “Plant a Seed, Read.” Here’s hoping your summer reading inspires fresh perspectives and new discoveries.
Find out more about our summer reading game and programs below.
Need some reading recommendations? Here are our librarian picks for summer 2026.
Summer Reading Game – Ages 0-18
- Stop by the Library and pick up a game board.
- Read for at least 20 minutes on 24 separate days.
- What counts as reading?
- Reading to yourself.
- Having someone read aloud to you.
- Reading aloud together.
- Listening to an audiobook.
- What counts as reading?
- Mark a circle for each day you read.
- Turn in your reading record anytime in August for a free book!
Book Bingo – Adults
- Stop by the Library and pick up a BINGO card packet.
- For every book read or listened to, fill out an entry form and get a stamp on your BINGO card.
- Entry forms qualify you for weekly prize drawings. Weekly drawings begin on June 30 and end on September 1.
- For every BINGO, you earn an entry into the Grand Prize drawing. The Grand Prize drawing will be on September 1.
Looking for suggestions to fill a certain BINGO square? Check out our Happy Valley Library BINGO Booklists!
Summer Programs
This summer we are hosting programs for all ages. Find detailed listings by selecting a group below.