SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2026:
PLANT A SEED, READ
JUNE 8 – JULY 27
GET READY TO PLANT A SEED AND READ!
All ages are welcome to join our Summer Reading Program! Log your reading and reviews from June 8 to July 27 in order to earn tickets: one for every 60 minutes read logged, and one for each review submitted. Use your tickets during the program for a chance to win prizes. All reading must be logged by July 27 at midnight.
Track registration, reading goals, and reviews digitally on the library’s Beanstack site or by using the Beanstack Tracker app on Android or iOS devices.
Summer Reading Program Sponsorship
The C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District is gearing up for our 2026 Summer Reading Program with this year’s theme “Plant a Seed, Read”, encouraging readers to nourish their minds with ideas like a farm that grows food to nourish our bodies! The Summer Reading Program offers readers of all ages an opportunity to earn tickets for every hour read throughout the summer, with a chance to win prizes at the end of the program.
JOIN IN ON THE FUN THIS YEAR BY BECOMING A SPONSOR!
For only $25, your private or business donation can help support your local library. All donors will be recognized on our Beanstack sponsor lists, library website, and social media pages.
Summer Reading Program 2026 Sponsors
Summer Reading Program 2026 Events
SPECIAL STORYTIME
June 8 @ 2:00 pm
Join Ms. Erin and Ms. Kimberly for a storytime for the whole family, especially the littles, to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program. All are welcome!
NITRO JOE SCIENCE
June 15 @ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Exciting science and entertainment for the whole family. Registration is not required — all are welcome!
PAINT A POT & PLANT A SEED
June 22 @ 2:00 pm
Join Ms. April of Peace*Love*Cupcakes in painting your own ceramic pot and take home seeds from Mr. Justin of Blackberry Hollow Farms.
MARKO POLO MUSIC
June 29 @ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
A fun kids’ concert that everyone will love! Registration not required.
BUILD A FAIRY or DINOSAUR HOUSE
Session 1: July 13 @ 10:00 am
Session 2: July 20 @ 10:00 am
Supplies will be provided for this fun and creative craft. Registration is required — call 242-6322, ext. 2.
ALL ABOUT EAGLES
July 13 @ 2:00 pm
Presented by World Bird Sanctuary, All About Eagles is an amazing program with three live eagles, typically a Bald Eagle, Golden eagle and a non native like Harpy or Wedged Tail. Animal Ambassadors may vary. All ages are welcome.
CHILL OUT AT THE LIBRARY: POP UP IN THE PARK WITH CEDARHURST MUSEUM
July 15 @ 10:00 am at Veteran’s Park
Join us and special guest Olaf for fun, chilly themed activities, including a “snowball” fight. All are welcome!
KIDS PAINTING CLASS
July 20 @ 2:00 pm
Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to join this painting class lead by NatsyArt. This class open to those who did not attend the May 17 session. Call 242-6322, ext. 2, to register.
STEEL DRUM MUSIC
July 27 @ 12:30 pm
Hear fabulous music on a variety of steel drums and learn about these instruments from Dr. Chad Floyd. All are welcome!
FINALE BUBBLE PARTY
July 27 @ 2:00 pm
Bubbles Gone Bananas is a bubble experience where kids don’t just watch bubbles… They make them! Big ones. Huge ones. Bubbles so giant they can’t believe their eyes. Kids laughing, running, experimenting, and creating enormous bubbles together in one magical outdoor experience. This is a celebration party for those who were enrolled in Summer Reading.