Adult Summer Reading Program

Plant a seed, read. Pickup truck with oversized fruits and vegetables.

Summer Reading for Adults

How to Sign Up for Summer Reading? / ¿Cómo registrarse para la lectura de verano? / Como se inscrever na leitura de verão?

Book worm beneath an open book surrounded by flowers.

Registration for Summer Reading at the library starts Saturday, June 27th! To sign up, fill out the registration form online beginning on June 27.

¡La inscripción para la lectura de verano en la biblioteca comienza el sábado, 27 de junio y se verá un poco más normal este año! Para inscribirse, complete el formulario de inscripción en línea.

As inscrições para o Programa de Leitura de Verão na biblioteca começam na quarta-feira, dia 27 de junho. O processo será um pouco mais normal este ano! Para se registrar, preencha o formulário online.

How to enter your books read for prizes? / ¿Cómo trasformar sus libros leídos en premios? / Como cadastrar os livros que você leu para concorrer a prêmiosBook with a book word and tomatoes.

Each time you read a book and fill out the prize form and you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of our end-of-summer prizes! Entries are accepted through Friday, September 4.

¡Cada vez que lea un libro y complete el formulario de premio, tendrá la oportunidad de ganar uno de nuestros premios de fin de verano! Se aceptarán participaciones hasta 4 de septiembre.

Para cada livro que você ler, preencha o formulário para ter a chance de ganhar alguns de nossos prêmios.  As inscrições estarã o disponíveis até o final do verão. As inscrições serão aceitas através de 4 de septiembre.

Prizes for Adult Summer Reading / Premios de lectura de verano para adultos /  Prêmios de Leitura de Verão de Adultos

If you completed a book or audiobook, fill out a raffle ticket and enter to win one of the following prizes:

  • Book Bag, including Book Nook DIY Kit; Plant a Seed, Read mug; book page holder, book related puzzle, and book stickers
  • Cricut Joy Machine
  • $20 Fran's Flowers Gift Certificate Assortment of produce, including tomatoes and okra.
  • Garden Bag, including Plant a Seed, Read mesh bag, set of mini digging tools, solar bug kit, plant puzzles, and book page holder
  • Roland GO-889 Keyboard with three 30-minute private lessons at Performing Arts Center Metrowest
  • Kindle Paperwhite
  • Mahjong setButterfly
  • Puzzle Bag, including book related puzzles, puzzle roll up mat, sorting trays, and puzzle box stand
  • $100 Route 9 Tattoo Gift Certificate
  • U.S.S. Constitution Museum pass for a group
  • Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art group pass
  • Yankee Candle coupon for a free Wax Works creation redeemable in South Deerfield
  • Zentangle Kit with color pens

Summer Reading Events For Adults / Eventos de lectura de verano para adultos / Eventos de Leitura de Verão de Adultos

Summer Reading Kickoff

June 27, 2–4PM | McAuliffe Branch

Our 2026 Summer Reading program kicks off with our annual Truck Day event at the McAuliffe Branch! Stop by this all ages event, and while you’re here, register for Summer Reading. Once you register, grab your Summer Reading t-shirt. Supplies are limited—when they’re gone, they’re gone!

Women reading beneath a large book

Story Circle: Recipes, Roots & Traditions

July 1, 7PM | McAuliffe Community Room

Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests guides this community storytelling session about the recipes, food traditions, and cultural roots that inspire our gardening journeys. Come share your stories, recipes, and memories of food and culture. Registration recommended. See our website calendar for details.

Red beetOrganic Gardening: An Intro to Integrated Pest Management

July 16, 7PM | Main Library, Costin Room

Organic gardening sounds ideal, but what does that mean? Entomologist and gardener Natalie Tessicini teaches you the basic concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a systematic approach to gardening that helps you achieve your goals and live by your values.

Shadow Box Botanical ArrangementPerson holding oversized sunflowers

July 29, 6PM | Main Library, Costin Room

Join the Mass Horticultural Society in creating a framed botanical display using dried flowers and plant materials. The finished piece is suitable for long-term indoor display. Registration is required and opens on July 1.

Craft Workshop: Flower Powered Wall Hangings

August 4, 6PM | Main Library, Costin Room

Learn a few textile techniques to create a wall hanging to take home and highlight your new skills! Explore flower imprints, dye resist techniques, and fabric collage to create unique works of art using summer's bounty. Registration is required and opens on August 1.

Woman pulling a cart of oversized fruits and vegetables.

Workshop: Photographing & Capturing the Beauty of Flowers and Gardens

August 18, 6PM | Main Library, Costin Room

In this workshop, learn a set of simple techniques for taking stunning flower and garden photos. Photograph plants and flowers, try different ideas, and share helpful tips and feedback. No experience needed, no fancy equipment required! Just bring a camera or phone. Registration is required and opens on August 1.