The 2026 Children's "Unearth a Story" Summer Learning Program runs from June 5 through August 8. All children, babies through grade 5, are invited to participate in summer learning activities.

Click here for a list of 2026 summer programs.

Click here to view the 2026 Unearth A Story Children's Summer Learning Program booklet (pdf, 6 pages 5.636 MB) for full details of upcoming storytimes, activities and the reading incentive program.

Beginning May 24, use the free Beanstack app or website to register online for the Reading Incentive Program: ameliagivinlibrary.beanstack.org
If this is your first time registering with Amelia Givin Library on Beanstack, follow the prompts to create an account. If you have participated in our previous Beanstack programs, you can simply log in and register for this year's program. NOTE: If you forget your password, try "beanstack" since we often suggest using this for a password. Otherwise, email the library at amelia@cumberlandcountylibraries.org to have your password reset.

Children must be registered on Beanstack to be eligible for prizes, including Amazon gift cards ($50, $25, $15)!

READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

• Children will keep track of their reading, activities, and book reviews on Beanstack beginning Friday, June 5 through Friday, August 7.
• Earn badges and virtual tickets to be used for raffles at the end of the program. Participants also earn prizes depending on the number of badges earned.

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS ON TUESDAY EVENINGS AND WEDNESDAYS DURING THE DAY
BEGINS JUNE 9! The Amelia Givin Library has scheduled a variety of fun and educational programs for summer! Registration is required for every person in your group since we are limiting the number of people who can attend the summer programs. Registration will open two weeks prior to each program. The registration web links are provided in the Summer Brochure as well as with the event descriptions on the Amelia Givin Library website.
 

READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR SUMMER 2026
Beginning May 24, use the free Beanstack app or website to register online for the Reading Incentive Program: ameliagivinlibrary.beanstack.org
If this is your first time registering with Amelia Givin Library on Beanstack, follow the prompts to create an account. If you have participated in our previous Beanstack programs, you can simply log in and register for this year's program. NOTE: If you forget your password, try "beanstack" since we often suggest using this for a password. Otherwise, email the library at amelia@cumberlandcountylibraries.org to have your password reset.

Children must be registered on Beanstack to be eligible for prizes, including Amazon gift cards ($100, $50, $25)!

• Children will keep track of their reading, activities, and book reviews on Beanstack beginning Friday, June 5 through Friday, August 8.
• Earn badges and virtual tickets to be used for raffles at the end of the program. Participants also earn prizes depending on the number of badges earned.

Here's how it works

1. Every day that you read or someone reads to you, log it on this virtual reading log.  You may use this site or the free Beanstack app.  If you read at least 5 out of 7 days each week you will earn a badge for that week.
2. You can also earn badges by completing activities and by submitting book reviews. Badges can be redeemed for prizes at the end of the summer and they also earn virtual tickets for raffle drawings. Raffle prizes will be added as the summer progresses and you will be able to choose which prizes you would like a chance to win. ​​​​​You will also be able to increase your chances by adding more than one of your earned virtual tickets to the raffle.
3. If you earn at least 20 out of the 40 total badges by the end of the program you will automatically be entered in a drawing to win a $50 or $25 Amazon gift card.
4. But you can take it one step further!  If you earn all 40 badges by the end of the program you will automatically be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card! 
5. Please note that in order to be eligible for prizes, raffles and drawings, you MUST use your Beanstack account to track your reading, activity participation and book reviews. 
6. Our Closing Party is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, 4pm - 6pm. Participants will be able to pick up their earned prizes from all their hard work all summer, and enjoy tons of other fun! 
7. If you have any questions please email Mrs. E. at jeltringham@cumberlandcountylibraries.org or call the library at 717-486-3688.

Closing Party on Friday, August 7
Drop in between 4 pm and 6 pm
No registration necessary. Drop in during party hours to celebrate a full summer of reading and learning. There will be fun, food, crafts, and kids can "shop" for prizes earned by logging their reading and activities on Beanstack. For those who can't attend the party, "shopping" will continue at the library through Friday, August 21.

THERE'S MORE!
The Amelia Givin Library Summer Learning Program also includes:

In-Person Programs on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays during the day
Registration will open two weeks prior to each program. The registration web links are provided in the brochure description, as well as with the event descriptions on the Amelia Givin Library website. Registration is required for every person in your group since we are limiting the number of people who can attend the summer programs.
Watch our library website and the Amelia Givin Library Facebook page for program information.

 

In-Person Storytimes
No registration is needed for storytimes. 

 - Mondays at 9:30 am - Tiny Tots (birth - 24 months)
 - Mondays at 10:30 am - Terrific Twos and Threes (ages 2-3)

 - Tuesdays at 10:00 am - Movers and Groovers (ages 2-3)
 - Tuesdays at 11:00 am - Preschool Pals (ages 4-6)

 - Thursdays at 9:30 am - Tiny Tots (birth to 24 months)
 - Thursdays at 10:30 am - Book Buddies (children of all ages)

 - Fridays from 9:30 am - 12:00 Noon - Wee Build (birth to age 6) open play with STEM building materials

Happy reading and happy learning. Keep an eye on your email and on the Amelia Givin Library Facebook page for additional fun opportunities.

Thank you to our 2026 Summer Learning Program Sponsors!

• Avalon
• The Banerjee Family
• Boiling Springs Pool
• Pat Boyne in memory of Don Boyne
• Bruster's Ice Cream
• Cumberland County Library System Foundation
• Delene Beauty Salon
• The Patrick Dieter Memorial Fund
• The Eltringham Family
• F&M Trust
• Friends of Amelia Givin Library
• Garman Builders
• Gregg Gulden
• Harbst Family in Memory of Rev. Sharonn Halderman (Nana)
• Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society
• Hershey Story
• Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
• Italian Taxi
• Carmen and Ed James
• Janet and Charles Kacsur
• Karns Foods
• Mt. Holly Lions Club
• Mt. Holly Springs PTO
• Oakes Museum
• PPL
• Sheetz
• Karen & Wil Shirey
• South Middleton Bubbler Foundation
• South Middleton PTO
• Cynthia Sutton
• Mike and Shirley Szczypta
• Textures Hair Salon
• Cynthia and Rob Thompson
• The Turo Foundation
• UGI
• The Varner Family
• John and Sherri Walden
• Richard Weary in Memory of Barbara Weary
• Weis