The 2026 Summer Learning Challenge "Unearth a Story!" runs from May 23-August 15. Enjoy fun programs, earn prizes for meeting your reading goals, and enter the Grand Prize Drawing!
The free special events are held at the library, and will include:
Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 am: Nature Program by rangers from Kings Gap Environmental Education Center!
Thursday, June 18, 10:30 am: Reptile Show by Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary!
Thursday, July 9, 10:30 am: Bubble Magician River Barry!
Thursday, July 16, 10:30 am: Dinosaur STEAM Program by Lykens Valley Children's Museum!
Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 am: ZooAmerica! Meet live burrowing animals.
Mondays in June and July, 10:30 am: One-Day Science Camps! Held every Monday from June 8 - July 27 except July 6. (Pre-registration required.)
Crafts
Fun STEM activities
Check the library event calendar for the full schedule! More events will be added.
Participate in Go Cumberland program to earn chances in another Grand Prize drawing!
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I register? You can pre-register at the library or on Beanstack as early as May 1st. If you register online, don't forget to pick up your bag of supplies (May 23 or later).
- I don't have a library card. Can I still participate? Yes! Everyone is welcome. (If you want a library card, sign up at the front desk.)
- Can my child who doesn't read yet participate? Yes, books that are read to a child count.
- How do I track activities? You can keep track on paper (we'll provide the forms) or on Beanstack.
- Do magazines, e-books, and audiobooks count towards my reading goal? Absolutely! Any format counts.
- Do I have to attend programs? No, attending programs is optional.
- Do activities I did before the challenge's start date count? No, only activities completed from May 23-August 15, 2026 count.
- How do I earn a chance in the Grand Prize Drawing? There are many ways! You earn chances when you attend a library event, check out 5 books or magazines, and meet your weekly reading goals, and for each completed activity on the Reading Bingo Card!
- Do all my Grand Prize chances have to be entered for the same prize? No, each Grand Prize chance can be entered in the drawing for a different prize if you choose. For example, if you have two chances you can enter them both for Prize #3, or you can enter one for Prize #3 and one for Prize #1.
- Will my reading goal be a number of books per week or a number of minutes per week? It's your choice! Choose either books or minutes when you select your goal at registration.
