SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2026
The Summer Reading program is divided into four different age groups with activities that you can complete on your own. Tickets earned for reading throughout the summer will be used to raffle Grand Prize Baskets in the following age groups: Babies/Toddlers/Preschool; School Age, Teen, and Adult for a total of 4 baskets.
Grand Prize Winners will be drawn and announced in August.
Grand Prize Winners will be drawn and announced in August.
Preschool
Toddlers, preschool-age children, and even babies can adopt their own stuffed cat, dog, or dinosaur and earn prizes by completing fun activities throughout the summer, such as:
- Checking out a library book
- Singing the ABCs
- Reading a book about community helpers, or friendship
- Helping to clean up, or
- Attending a library program
Elementary
Avon Grove Library is again offering the Patch Power program for kids in grades K-5! Elementary students can collect all 8 patches, one per week, each with a different theme. Each patch is earned by completing three activities on the Patch card. We will offer a weekly library program centered on that week's patch and theme for those interested. Attending the program counts as one of the three activities required to earn that patch. Patch themes include:
- Sprout Scout
- Once Upon a Time
- Brickmaster
- ...and more!
Teen & Adult
Who says summer reading is just for kids?! Teens and adults can read and complete activities throughout the summer to earn raffle tickets toward a grand prize! Some examples of the activities are:
Teens will also compete in a Summer Reading Challenge. Participants of the teen Summer Reading program will be split into two teams based on a simple personality quiz. The team that reads for the most minutes this summer will win an ice cream party!
- Visiting a local park
- Supporting a local business
- Reading a book to a child
- Listening to an audiobook
- Watching a movie or series based on a book
Teens will also compete in a Summer Reading Challenge. Participants of the teen Summer Reading program will be split into two teams based on a simple personality quiz. The team that reads for the most minutes this summer will win an ice cream party!
SUMMER READING EVENTS
Visit Avon Grove Library's online Event Calendar for a complete list of library programs for early literacy, children, teens, and adults offered throughout the summer! Print copies of the calendar are available in the library. Some programs include Storytime at the Park, with a different local park as our monthly host.
