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Unearth A Story: 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
Motivate your reader this Summer with E.G. Fisher Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge! The Summer Reading Challenge is for everyone of all ages!
The more books you read the prizes you could win!
Register at http://fisherlibrary.readsquared.com or download the READsquared app through your app store.
- Register as an individual or as a family using ReadSquared. You can find us under E.G. Fisher Library.
Choose your reading challenge program:
Time Trackers
For children & individuals needing assistance
Log each day you read 20 minutes or more!
Prize Wheel
Teens
For readers ages 12 – 18.
Log every 100 pages read.
Weekly Raffle Drawing
Adults
For adult readers 18+.
Log the number of books read.
Weekly Raffle Drawing
Important Dates:
May 28, Thursday – Start reading and tracking for the Summer!
May 28, Thursday – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Summer Reading Kick Off Party!
May 28, Thursday – Starts the Summer Feeding Program for children 18 and under.
– Monday through Friday lunch meals 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM ; Snack from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
– Saturday lunch meals 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
June 1, Monday – First day to spin the prize wheel!
July 20, Monday – Last day for logging books and spinning the prize wheel.
July 23, Thursday – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Summer Reading Finale Party!
July 31 – Last day to pick up earned prizes.
August 1, Saturday – Last day of the Summer Feeding Program
Lunch 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
August 3, Monday – First day of the School Feeding Program
Monday through Friday: Dinner meal 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Saturday: Lunch meal 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Prize Milestones
Time Trackers – For every day Time Trackers read 20 minutes or more, they get 1 point. Every 3 points earns a spin on the prize wheel. Read for all 51 days this summer and earn up to 17 spins! At the end of the challenge, all participants can pick up a goodie bag and certificate to celebrate their success.
Time Trackers! Want to earn more spins on the prize wheel? Complete our Color Our World Activity Sheet to win up to 3 more spins!
Teens – For every 100 pages read, teens get an entry into a weekly prize drawing. We will call to notify winner.
Adults – For every book read, adults get an entry into a weekly prize drawing. We will call to notify winner.
End of the Program
At the end of the Summer Reading Challenge, all Time Trackers entries will be entered into a raffle drawing for bonus prizes. Top reader prizes will also be awarded for our Teen and Adult program participants. Winners will be announced during our Summer Reading Finale Party — don’t miss it!
FAQ
Frequently Asked
Do I have to have a library card to sign up for the reading challenge?
No. It is not required to have a library card to particpiate in library programs, including the summer reading challenge.
Do the books I read have to come from the library?
No. For EGFPL’s Summer Reading Challenge, you can read ANY book you like, and it can be from anywhere (ie . house, church, daycare, school, library, etc.) Audiobooks also count for the challenge!
If my kid doesn't want the prize won from spinning the wheel, is there a substitute?
Yes! If your kid spins and wins a prize they don’t want, they can select a book off the book cart.
Does my kid have to participate in the reading challenge to join a library summer event?
No. You’re child can participate in the library summer events without registering for the reading challenge and vice versa. We invite you to join both the summer reading program and the variety of library events as they are free and fun!
Is the Summer Reading Challenge for adults too?
Yes! Our Summer Reading Challenge is for everyone! The more books you read, the more points you earn to be turned in to the a weekly drawing.
I already have a Readsquared acount, do I need to create a new one for the Summer Reading Challenge?
No, although you would want to make sure yours and family’s info is all up to date. Starting May 30th, you will be able to particpate and log your reading. Don’t forget to enroll in this years reading program choices depending on your age and reading level.
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