June 15- July 31
Summer Reading Program 2026 - Unearth a Story
Hatchling Helpers (Ages 0-5)
Our youngest readers are challenged to read 60 books total for the summer. They will read 20 books per log for 3 logs.
Fossil Finders (Ages 6-11)
Our next youngest readers are challenged to read a total of 900 minutes or 15 hours for the summer program. They will read 300 minutes per log for 3 logs.
Paleo Patrol (Ages 12-17)
Our teens are challenged to read a total of 900 minutes or 15 hours for the summer program. They will read 300 minutes per log for 3 logs.
Archaeology Alliance (Ages 18+)
Our adults are challenged to read a total of 900 minutes or 15 hours for the summer program. They will read 300 minutes per log for 3 logs.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please note that if you are using paper logs, we will not be giving out new logs until Monday, June 15th.
Please remember to turn in your logs as you finish them to make sure you receive your prizes and coupons.
Summer Prizes
Ticket Prizes
Ticket prize entries are earned when you reach reading goals during the summer reading program. You are eligible to earn up to 5 ticket entries during the duration of the program.
You earn tickets at the following points during the summer reading program:
- Registration
- 300 minutes or 20 books completed
- 600 minutes or 40 books completed
- 900 minutes or 60 books completed
- Completion
Grand Prizes
Grand prize entries are earned when you complete the summer reading program. Upon completion you are automatically entered into the grand prize drawing for your age group.
Check out the Prizes Here
Back by popular demand, we will be adding another explorer pass to our collection as the prize for meeting one of our community goals this year.
We have two different community goals we try to reach each year. This year, our program attendance goal is 1,500 patrons, and our reading program completion goal is 125 patrons.
Please help us reach our goals so we can add another awesome explorer pass to our collection!
Sign up on the Hales Corners Library Beanstack:
Dino Detectives Lab
Thursdays, June 18th - July 30th (No Class July 2nd) 2 PM - 3 PM | Library Boardroom
Think like a scientist, roar like a kid!
Program Brochure
