🌱 Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read
Registration begins June 22!
Join us for a summer of reading, growing, and exploring! Children and teens ages 0–17 can participate in our
Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program. Pick up a Summer Reading Kit at the library and complete fun challenges all summer long to earn rewards, prizes, and entries into our grand prize drawings.
How It Works
- Register for Summer Reading and receive your Summer Reading Kit.
- Track your reading using either Beanstack or the paper tracker included in your kit.
- Complete challenges to earn seeds, prizes, and rewards.
- Finish all six challenges to become a Master Gardener and earn an entry into the grand prize drawing.
Your Summer Reading Kit Includes:
- Program calendar
- Reading tracker
- Scavenger hunt tracker
- Seed starter kit and seeds
- Beanstack information
- Special surprises
Track Reading Your Way
Choose the method that works best for your family:
- Paper Tracker – Included in your registration kit
- Beanstack – Track online from any device
Books, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, and family read-alouds all count!
The Six Challenges
- Register for Summer Reading
- Read for 7 days
- Attend a library program
- Find 5 flower pots in the Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt
- Read for 7 more days
- Grow Your Community by sharing something you learned, created, planted, or enjoyed this summer
🌼 Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt
Hidden flower pots will be displayed at businesses throughout Northbridge all summer long. Find at least 5 pots to earn a special reward, then keep exploring for bonus surprises and prize entries!
📚 Have Required Reading?
We’ve got you covered! The library carries all Northbridge School summer reading titles and can help you find your next great read.
🎉 Summer Reading Kickoff
Wednesday, June 24 • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer with lawn games, crafts, activities, treats, music with Deb Hudgins, and summer fun for all ages. Drop in and pick up your Summer Reading Kit!
🌱 Rewards & Grand Prizes
Each completed challenge earns a visit to the Mystery Seed Bin or Treasure Chest. Complete all six challenges to become a Master Gardener and be entered into an age-group grand prize drawing.