Summer Reading Adventures: Into the Wild

From June 15 to August 15 read, listen, learn, connect, and celebrate all summer by participating in one of our Summer Reading programs.

Watch Promo Video

Owl mascot with binoculars and walking stick by water, trees, and mountains.

Thank you for making Summer Reading 2026 a success! We hope you enjoyed discovering new books, participating in activities, and connecting wyour community. Your eparticipation helped make this year’s program memorable for readers of all ages.

Finisher Survey

Share your Summer Reading experience. Adults can enter a prize drawing by completing the survey.

Children (Birth–4)

Color 1 butterfly for every 10 minutes you read or for each library class. Finish all 10 butterflies.

Prize: a book (while supplies last)

Ages 5–10

Color 1 fish for every 15 minutes you read or listen, or for each library class. Finish all 15 fish.

Prize: a book (while supplies last)

Teens (11–17)

Pick up 10 raffle tickets at any branch. Complete adventures and repeat or mix them.

Prize: Raffle Prizes

Beyond Words

Choose activities that match your interests. Learn, explore, and have fun. For Teens and Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Prize: water bottle, fidget toy, teen prize, or adult prize (Choose 1, while supplies last)

Adults (18+)

Complete 3 challenges or read 3 books. Pick up a limited edition reading journal at any branch.

Finisher Prize: choose 1: water bottle or notebook + pen set (Choose 1, while supplies last)

All finishers can enter the end‑of‑summer drawings.

Special thanks to our donors

Presidential Circle

Friends & Foundation of HCLS
Howard County Public School System