2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Ready to Level Up Your Summer Reading?

Welcome to our Tiered Summer Reading Challenge 2026! This year, everyone starts on Easy Mode to build up momentum. Once you complete your first card, you’ll graduate to the next level. Let’s see how far you can go!

Adult Summer Reading 2026

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  • Timeline: Books must be started and finished between June 6 and September 4, 2026.
  • No Double-Dipping: Each book only counts for one square across the entire challenge.
  • Formats: Audiobooks, e-books, graphic novels, and paperbacks all count!

The Grand Prize: Complete all three levels (Easy, Medium, and Hard) to earn a ticket for the Grand Prize Drawing!

Tier Prize: Complete a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) on your current card to be entered to win a prize and unlock the next level!

All completed cards must be handed in at the front desk by September 4.

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