Summer Reading Program 2026
Reading Logs | Summer Programming Calendar | Special Events | Recurring Programs
Summer Reading Challenge logs will be available starting on June 6th! Complete challenges to earn prizes any time from June 6th-August 15th.
Pick up a paper log at the library or create an account with Beanstack to track your reading online!
If you’d like to print your own reading log, select a challenge link below for the pdf:
Summer Reading Challenge 2026 | Early Literacy Challenge 2026
Summer Reading Challenge Rewards*
Log #1: Book Prize
Log #2: Kwik Trip Coupon
Log #3: Prize Box Pick
Log #4: Coupon Box Pick
Log #5: Mystery Box Pick
Log #6: Coupon Box Pick
Log #7: Prize Box OR Mystery Box Pick
Log #8: Prize Choice! (book prize, prize box pick, mystery box pick, OR coupon box pick)
Early Literacy Challenge Rewards
Log #1: Book Prize
Log #2: Early Literacy Prize Box Pick
Log #3: Early Literacy Prize Box Pick AND Book Prize!
*Readers with dietary restrictions may choose from the mystery/prize boxes instead of the coupon box. Readers ages 15-18 may choose from the coupon box instead of the prize/mystery boxes.
Click on the link below to download the summer reading programming calendar.
SRP Kickoff Party, Saturday, June 6th from 10am-2pm
The 2026 Summer Reading Program is here! Join us for crafts and activities. Pick up your Summer Reading Challenge log to start earning prizes!
STEM “Inspiration Stations” presented by the Bakken Museum, Mon. June 8th from 1-3pm
Stop by the library any time from 1-3pm to explore electrifying gizmos and engineering activities with a Bakken Museum Educator!
*Riffin’ Griffin Performance, Fri. June 12th at 2pm
Get ready to rock out! Join us for an awesome family-friendly performance by Riffin’ Griffin!
*Live Raptor Program presented by the National Eagle Center, Tues. June 16th at 10:30am
Meet an American Kestrel at a fun & educational presentation by the National Eagle Center!
*River Exploration with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Tues. June 16th at 2pm
Explore the outdoors with educators from the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center!
*The Great Brodini, Tues. June 23rd at 10:30 am
Join us for a magical performance by the Great Brodini!
*Tom the Creature Teacher, Tues. July 7th at 10:30am
Join us for a fun & educational visit from Tom the Creature Teacher, featuring live reptiles & amphibians!
*Mixed Nuts Comedy Duo, Tues. July 21st at 10:30am
A Touch of Magic Entertainment presents… Mixed Nuts! Join us for a hilarious & family-friendly performance!
“Be a Chemist” presented by the Bakken Museum, Fri. August 7th & 14th from 1-2:30pm
Sign up for a free, 2-part learning experience and explore chemistry! Registration required; sign up at the circulation desk or over the phone at 507-732-5211 🙂
Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:30am (recommended for ages 0-5)
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, & more early literacy skill-building activities!
On the first Saturday of each month, join us for themed crafts and our usual story time activities at Super Story Time!
Open Play, Tuesdays from 11am-12pm & Saturdays from 11am-1pm (recommended for ages 0-5)
Silent Book Club, select Wednesdays from 1-2pm (all ages/family program)
Join us for coloring sheets, snacks, & relaxing reading time!
Teen Craft Corner, select Wednesdays from 3-6pm (recommended for grades 7th-12th)
Visit the Young Adult section of the library for a new art project each month. All supplies provided, & all are welcome! 🙂
LEGO Club, every other Thursday from 4-6pm (recommended for ages 6-11)
Join us for LEGO free-building!
Art Club, every other Thursday from 4-6pm (recommended for ages 6-11)
Art supplies, inspiration, and a space to express your creativity!
Pokémon Club, select Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45pm (recommended for ages 6-11)
Play, trade, chat! Add a card from the mystery box to your collection each month.
Sensory Story Time, select Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm (all ages/family program)
Join us for a new story & themed sensory activity each month!
StoryWalk® in Covered Bridge Park
Take a walk through Covered Bridge Park and enjoy a story!
The StoryWalk® concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed with the help of Rachel Senechal, Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Program Photo Gallery
*This program is made possible by the people of Minnesota through Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Library Legacy fund, in collaboration with our regional public library system, SELCO.
Contact us at zpl@selco.info or 507-732-5211 if you have any questions!