Summer Challenge 2026

May 15 - July 15, 2026

How It Works
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Everyone who registers early, May 1-14, is automatically entered for a chance to win one of the following:

Four Tickets to Cowabunga Bay
Two Tickets to Bluey's Big Party at The Smith Center
Two Tickets to Ghostbuster's in Concert at The Smith Center

Guaranteed Bonus: Just for signing up, participants of all ages receive a book reward and a voucher for five FREE boneless wings from Wingstop (Expires: 12/31/26).

May 15 - July 15, 2026

Everyone who registers early, May 1-14, is automatically entered for a chance to win one of the following:

Four Tickets to Cowabunga Bay
Two Tickets to Bluey's Big Party at The Smith Center
Two Tickets to Ghostbuster's in Concert at The Smith Center

Guaranteed Bonus: Just for signing up, participants of all ages receive a book reward and a voucher for five FREE boneless wings from Wingstop (Expires: 12/31/26).

Here's How It Works

Looking for solutions this summer to keep your child's education on track?
The Library District has the answer with our FREE Summer Challenge program, where kids of all ages can earn great rewards while sharpening their school skills! Parents and all adults can participate, too!

Earn great rewards for reading a total of 20 hours, from May 15 to July 15:
It’s easy! For example, to reach those 20 hours of reading, you can read just 20 minutes a day over these two months. OR they can divide up their reading time however they would like to reach this goal. Babies can also participate by being read to!

Log your reading progress to earn rewards:
Record the minutes you have read on our log, which can be accessed in several ways:

Pick up a paper log at your favorite library branch
Download and print a paper log
OR you can track your reading progress digitally by creating an online log here, opens a new window

Redeem your earned rewards beginning July 1 and ending July 15:
Complete your 20 hours of reading as your summer schedule allows. Starting July 1, bring your completed paper log into your favorite library branch to collect your earned rewards. OR if you recorded your progress online, the library will receive an alert that you have finished, so come into your library branch to collect your earned rewards.

English:

En Español:

Two Ways to Track Your Progress

Create an Online Log

Click here to get started. You can also download the App on iOS, opens a new window or Android, opens a new window to access your online log. If you record your progress online, the system will automatically report to the library when you have completed your 20 hours of reading.

Print a Paper Log

Download English Log

Descargar Registro en Español

You can also track your progress on our paper log, which is available at any of our libraries, OR you can print it here at home.

Once your paper log is complete, turn it in at any Library District branch and collect your earned rewards.

Please Note: If you hope to qualify for Early Registration prizes, and are using a downloaded paper log, you must bring it into your branch to officially sign up for Summer Challenge. You will then be entered for a chance to win the ticket prizes, and will receive your book reward and a voucher for five free boneless wings from Wingstop. (One voucher per participant).

Here's How It Works

Log your reading progress to earn rewards:
Record the minutes you have read on our log, which can be accessed in several ways:

Pick up a paper log at your favorite library branch
Download and print a paper log
OR you can track your reading progress digitally by creating an online log here, opens a new window

English:

En Español:

Two Ways to Track Your Progress

Create an Online Log

Print a Paper Log

You can also track your progress on our paper log, which is available at any of our libraries, OR you can print it here at home.

Once your paper log is complete, turn it in at any Library District branch and collect your earned rewards.

How to Earn Awesome Rewards

Register for Summer Challenge

For signing up, participants ages 0 – 17 receive a book and participants ages 18+ receive a Book Buck. Book Bucks can be redeemed for any one item at any Library District bookstore. Redeemable through July 31, 2026.

Plus, everyone who registers for Summer Challenge will receive a voucher for five FREE boneless wings from Wingstop!

Complete Summer Challenge and Score Cool Rewards

Redeem your earned rewards beginning July 1 and ending July 15:
Once you complete your 20 hours of reading, bring in your completed paper log to your favorite library branch to collect your earned rewards. OR if you recorded your progress online, we will receive an alert that you have completed your reading, so come into your library branch to collect your earned rewards. You will receive: