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SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2026
June 13th - August 8th, 2026

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We want your feedback!

Fill out our Summer Reading Program 2026 Survey and help us make summer reading even better!

Tell us what you loved, what you'd change, and how we can improve your experience. Your feedback helps Avon Grove Library grow and serve our community even more effectively.

Click here to share your thoughts with us!

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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 prizes and Grand Prize Baskets in the following age groups: Babies/Toddlers/Preschool; School Age, Teen, and Adult. ​Grand Prize Winners will be drawn and announced in August. 

Prizes include:

• Adventure Playground passes
• Set of Eric Carle board books
• Delaware Museum of Nature & Science tickets
• $75 Target gift card
• $50 Starbucks gift card
• Lego dinosaur kit
• Dino nuggets pillow
• Planting kit
• Longwood Gardens tickets
• Tour of the West Grove History Center by local historian Scott Steel
• AND MANY MORE!

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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

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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!

Participants will receive a clip to hold their patches. 

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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:

• 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

Participants will receive a reading journal for signing up. 

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!

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SUMMER READING EVENTS

In addition to each patron's summer reading journey, Avon Grove Library offers three months of exciting programs and events!

Some program highlights include:

• 6/13: Tuckers' Tales Puppet Show & SUMMER READING KICKOFF
• 6/15: Juneteenth Jamboree
• 6/17: "Insect Inspectors" with Iron Hill Science Center
• 6/17: The Juggling Hoffmans
• 6/24: The Amazing Magi presents "The American Story"
• 7/1: Bald Eagle Storytime
• 7/8: "The Ancient World of Dinosaurs" with Iron Hill Science Center
• 7/13: A Strawberry Shortcake Celebration!
• 7/15: Critter Connections
• 7/20, 21, 23: Science in the Summer - Fun with Chemistry
• 8/1: Crafting the Past, Creating the Future - Gallery Show
• 8/5: "Little Archaeologists Storytime" with the American Swedish Historical Museum
• 8/5: "What the Vikings Left Behind" with the American Swedish Historical Museum
• 8/6: Open Mic Night at the Park
• 8/8: Smokey Bear's Birthday Celebration & SUMMER READING CLOSING

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.