Summer Reading 2026 will run from Saturday, June 20th until Saturday, August 15th! This year’s theme is Unearth a Story. Unearth a Story underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community has stories waiting to be found and shared – through books, programs, and local knowledge.
Register by filling out the appropriate forms below and printing your pamphlet or bingo sheet at home, or stop by the front desk at the library to get started.
Summer Reading Kick-Off!
On Saturday, June 20th from noon to 2 p.m., HTPL is hosting our annual Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Get ready to dive into a summer full of adventure, imagination, and reading! We’re celebrating the start of the library’s Summer Reading program: Unearth a Story with an afternoon packed with exciting activities, food, and a FOAM PARTY! Bring your bathing suit, a towel, and maybe some goggles, because it’s going to get wet!
We will have a trackless train, craft stations, and face painting, as well as popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and more!
Kids Summer Reading Information
Kids are welcome to participate in Summer Reading at HTPL! This year will be done in the form of eight weekly BINGO cards! Score a BINGO by completing five activities in a row, and bring your completed card to the library and exchange it for a prize and a coupon for something FREE from a local business! Each completed bingo card earns you a chance to enter to win one of our 6 grand prize baskets. Everyone who completes summer reading gets to pick a brand-new book.
To register for KIDS Summer Reading, click here.
Week 1 and Week 2 BINGO sheets can be printed here.
Teen Summer Reading Information
Explore different “dig sites” and uncover new stories! Teens are welcome to pick up a pamphlet from the library or print one at home. Each section of your pamphlet is a “dig site” with a task like reading a book, going to a teen program, or using a library resource. Complete a dig site and earn an entry to win one of our two summer reading prize baskets. Explore more dig sites for more chances to win!
To register for TEEN Summer Reading, click here.
Teen Summer Reading pamphlet can be printed here.
Adult Summer Reading Information
Summer Reading is for all ages! Starting June 20th, register for Adult Summer Reading online at htlibrary.org or stop by the front desk at the library. Print or pick up your Summer Reading pamphlet. Be sure to grab your special prize for registering, too! Complete tasks to receive raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three prize baskets! Winners will be contacted at the end of the summer.
To register for ADULT Summer Reading, click here.
Adult Summer Reading pamphlet can be printed here.