Summer Reading 2026
Children
Reading Challenge
Complete your summer reading log by listing the titles of books you read. Reach the goal listed below by July 31st to receive a free book and small prize!
- Ages 0-9: 20 books
- Ages 10-14: 10 books
- Ages 15-17: 5 books
Hieroglyph Hunt
Look for the hieroglyphics located throughout the different genres in the Children's Area and help translate the forgotten language to solve the 6 "seals" of the Legend of the Lost Librarian's Tomb.
Solve all 6 "seals" to receive a small prize!
Adults
Reading Challenge
Put an "X" on the map for each reading challenge item you complete. Complete the reading challenge in "BINGO" style (full row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) by July 31st to receive an MRLS swag bag and have your name entered into a drawing for a chance at a surprise gift!
Pharoah's Puzzle
Use any resources at your disposal to solve the 5 "seals" of Queen Ahmose-Nefertari. Clues are located at various adult "genre" locations to help you solve the mysteries of the tomb! Solve all 5 "seals" to have your name entered into a drawing for a chance at a surprise gift!
Summer Events
July 8 -- Carnival Kick Off Party
Games, challenges, and more!
RML@ 10:30 AM; BCL@ 2:00 PM
July 15 -- Showtime Canines
Watch rescue dogs perform!
RML @ 10:30 AM; BCL @ 2:00 PM
July 22 -- Larsen's Amazing World of Reptiles
All things slithery and scaly!
RML@ 11:00 AM; BCL@ 1:30 PM
July 29 -- Rob Westcott - Magician
You won't believe your eyes!
RML @ 10:30 AM BCL @ 2:00 PM
July 31 -- Summer Reading Ends
All reading logs are due!!!
