Summer Reading 2026

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2026 Summer Reading at
North Branford Public Libraries

Unearth a story summer reading logo that includes a dinosaur and an emu

dig towards discovery
Saturday June 13th – Friday August 14th

 
This summer we are going to focus on exploration as we use books and activities to support our “Unearth a Story” summer reading theme. Children will have the opportunity to delve into the past and focus on archeology and paleontology with our Unearth a Story field guide that is jam packed with reading challenges and activities. The Library will also be hosting hands-on programming, offsite events and sharing plenty of stories that will have them exploring new ideas and perspectives. So, put on your scientific cap and get ready for the fun to begin!


Preview our summer programming schedule through our Events Calendar.

Registration for events begins Saturday June 13!
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Unearth a Story Reading Program

This summer we are going to use books to transport us into the past and you are invited to take part in the fun. Sign up for our summer reading program which includes our Unearth a Story field guide that is filled to the brim with dinosaur content.

Sign up begins Saturday June 13 at our annual Kick-Off.
The fun begins at 1PM at Atwater Library.

How To Participate:

  • Head to our Atwater location to receive your Unearth a Story field guide.
  • Take on our reading challenge, which asks you to read 20mins a day.
  • Receive small prizes and a raffle ticket at different reading points to keep you motivated.
  • Once you read a total of 1,100 mins you will receive 5 raffle tickets to go towards any of the prizes listed below.
  • Complete our dino challenges to receive additional raffle tickets for the prizes listed below.
  • You can also earn raffle tickets by taking part in our children’s summer events (storytimes are excluded).
  • Ask us about our Unearth a Story field guide curated especially for those in Pre-K and under.
    • Parents will be counting number of books rather than minutes.
    • Field guide activities are meant for PreK learners.

What You Can Win:

Movie Baskets   |   Book Baskets   |   Yard Goats Tickets   |   Firetruck RIDE on the 1st Day of School

Laser Tag Party Pack   |   A Special PreK Prize Pack
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Did you know? Summer Reading can help your child stay engaged and motivated during the months off school. Use this time to help your child rediscover their love of books, find a new hobby, or meet someone new! Not sure where to start? Reach out to our awesome children’s librarians Carlye and Mary for reading recommendations and programs. And, don’t forget to check our literacy centered links featured below.

Miss Carlye, Atwater Librarian Miss Mary, Smith Librarian

 

1000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children’s Author Speaker Series

Commissioner’s Math Challenge | Governor’s Reading Challenge | Museum Passes

NBIS Summer Reading List | NBHS Summer Reading List