Summer Reading Program 2026

Summer Reading Program 2026: A Beautiful Place to Live

Starting Monday, June 1st, stop by the library to celebrate the start of our annual Summer Reading program! Learn about upcoming programs, pick up a reading tracker and an activity book. 

How it Works:

Every summer, the Port Townsend Public Library invites community members to participate in our annual Summer Reading program. The Summer Reading program includes self-paced reading challenges, interactive programs and activities, and live performances and events. Reading challenges for kids, teens, and adults run from June 1st-August 31st. Participants can track their hours with one of our reading trackers. Pick up a reading tracker at the library starting June 1st or print one from our website (available below). Fun prizes are available for kids, teens, and adults that accomplish the reading challenge in each age category.  

Any and all reading that you do from June 1st- August 31st can be applied to one of our summer reading challenges. Read a book with a friend, listen to an audiobook, attend one of our weekly storytimes, enjoy a graphic novel, it all counts! 

The Port Townsend Public Library's Summer Reading program is available to all community members and no registration is required. Just start reading! 

Kids & Teens: 

Read 10 hours to earn a new book. Read 50 hours to earn a limited edition t-shirt designed by local artist Shannon Kidd. All t-shirt orders must be received by August 31st at 6:00 pm.  

Teens and young adults, ages 13-24, can wear their Summer Reading t-shirt to The Nest and receive a free drink. Limit 1 use by September 7th, 2026. 

Adults:

Read 10 hours and get a free vinyl sticker and be entered for a raffle drawing. Read 100 hours to earn a limited edition t-shirt designed by local artist Shannon Kidd. All t-shirt orders must be received by August 31st at 6:00 pm. 

Activity Book:

Kids, teens, and adults are encouraged to pick up an “explore your parks: activity book” at the library and visit seven beautiful City parks over the Summer. After completing the activity book, program participants are eligible for raffle prize to the Port Townsend Garden Center."

Learn more about our Summer Reading program here. 

Thank you to the Port Townsend Library Friends & Foundation for their ongoing support and for funding the prizes!