Summer Reading 2026

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program, June 3 through July 22.

Summer Reading Program: June 3 - July 22

Join us for the “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program, where adventure lies buried in every page just waiting to be discovered! Start tracking your reading on June 3 for a chance to win prizes! KFPL will have weekly themed events and ongoing activities throughout the program! 
Return all reading and tracking logs by Friday, July 17 to be entered. 
 

Children

Pick up a reading and activity log then track time spent reading, completing challenges, and checking out books to earn raffle tickets for prize drawings. Complete the time log and receive a grand prize ticket, final incentive prize, and certificate.

Teens

Checkout a book or show us your digital bookshelf to get a scratch off ticket. Each ticket has a chance to win an instant prize or a grand prize entry! Read based on themed prompts to earn additional tickets. The more you read, the more chances to win!

Adults

Pick up a Reading Tracker Bookmark, scratch off time as you read. Once you complete 10 hours of reading, return to the library to be entered into the weekly & grand prize drawings! Physical or digital; books, audiobooks, or magazines, all reading counts!

Our friends from Traveler’s Coffee Company will be parked at the Library select Mondays in June, July, & August selling a wide variety of coffee, lattes, and seasonal beverages!


Summer Reading Kick-Off: Wednesday, June 3

From 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. drop in to celebrate the start of Summer Reading with activities for all ages throughout the day! 

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Traveler’s Coffee Company with beverages for purchase
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Mad Science presents Unearth a Story: Dinosaurs
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dinosaur themed hands-on exploration stations by Mad Science
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The Barn Owls Live Music
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. La Palma Food Truck


Summer Reading Finale Wednesday, July 22

For all ages, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. stomp, shake, and roar, let’s hit the dance floor! Kids and families can show off their best dino moves, enjoy a dirt dessert, and prize winners will be announced. Come dressed up in dinosaur or disco style.  It will be a dino-mite time!


Events:

Full listing of recurring and special events at KFPL or out and about Kinsman can be found on our Events Calendar. Browse program descriptions and details for children, teen, adult, and all age programming, as well as complete registration as needed.  

Children's Programs

Teen Programs

Adult Programs


 


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