Summer Reading 2026!
Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!
Summer Reading registration begins on Sat. June 6th at our Summer Reading Kickoff from 10am - 12pm. This is an all ages event. There will be lawn games and frozen treats! While supplies last, children and teens will receive a free book at the Kickoff on June 6th. All the free children's books for the library's summer reading kickoff were generously donated by the Library’s Foundation.
Children's Summer Reading Program
- Ages 0 - Under 3
- Ages 3 - entering Grade 5
Children ages 3 through entering 5th grade can register for the children’s summer reading challenge. Children ages 0 - under 3 years can register for our Little Ones summer reading challenge.
Summer Reading Halfway Check-in Program- Wednesday, July 8th 1 pm - 4 pm
The Summer Reading Halfway Check-in is for children ages 3 through entering 5th grade registered in the summer reading challenge. Children will be able to discuss their reading log with a librarian, make a dirt cup snack and create a mosaic craft. Families may drop-in anytime from 1 pm to 4 pm on July 8th. For families unable to attend this program, children can also check in with a librarian from July 8th through July 18th in Youth Services. Children who would like to register for the summer reading challenge can still do so at this event. Any questions, please call Youth Services at 822-9102.
Teen Summer Reading Program
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Teens who register will receive their reading log, a beadable keychain, a sticker, and a free book while supplies last.
For the program, teens set their own reading goal but it has to at least one book. As they participate in programs and weekly challenges, they are able to earn more beads for their keychains. The more beads they earn, the more entries they can get to win a grand raffle prize.
When they turn in their reading logs at the end of the summer, they will get their entries for the raffle prizes, a drawstring bag, a full size candy, and 10 stickers of their choosing.
This again is only for teens who are entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall of 2026. If you have any questions, please email kstaigers@coventrylibrary.org
Adult Summer Reading Program
Adults - are you reading and/or listening to books this summer?! Adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program any time starting June 6th to earn raffle tickets for the books you read - and be entered to win one of these great prizes:
- Aerogarden Herb Garden, with Seed Pod Kit
- $75 gift card - Dave’s Marketplace
- $75 gift card - Ocean State Job Lot
- $75 gift card - Hattoy’s Garden Center, Coventry
- $25 gift card - Binds & Blooms Bookstore Boutique, Coventry
- $25 gift card - Cup of Joy Cafe, Coventry
- $25 gift card - Gelina’s Ice Cream, Coventry
Paper logs are available at the Reference Desk starting Saturday, June 6th. You may also participate by using the Beanstack app to track your reading / listening (see details and QR code below).
For Adult Summer Reading Program: 3 book minimum to receive (3) raffle tickets, with one additional raffle ticket for each book read/listened to after that. Maximum of 25 books / raffle tickets allowed. To be entered in the raffle, complete and turn in your paper Summer Reading Log (or online Log) by: 8 PM on Monday August 31st.
Paper logs must be turned in to the Reference Desk at the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI. And be sure to tell us which prizes you’d like your raffle tickets to go towards! Call 401-822-9105 with questions.
Prefer to log your reading online? Download the Beanstack app on your device from the App Store/Google Player, or get the app using the QR code below:
- Go to https://coventrylibrary.beanstack.com/
- Select "Register an individual or family"
- Follow the registration instructions.
For more information on the Adult Summer Reading Program, contact askreference@coventrylibrary.org or call 401-822-9105.