Announcing our 2026 Summer Reading Challenges! We are breaking down everything you need to know to prepare yourselves for a summer of adventure! Both the Adult and Children’s Summer Reading programs begin the week of June 15th. The Adult Summer Reading program will conclude on August 16th. The Children’s Summer Reading will end on July 24th.
This year’s theme for Children and Teens is “Unearth a Story”. Inspired by archeaology, paleontology and more, the theme encourages children and teens to discover new worlds. Please see the rules below!
Join the “Unearth a Story” reading challenge at the library this summer!
All you have to do is just read 15 minutes everyday to win a weekly prize.
There will be one grand prize winner in every age category for the reader with the most points.
How to register
Go to https://nbpl.readsquared.com/
Enter in your personal information and create a username and password.
Please select your child/children age range for the appropriate level.
Start logging the amount of time they spend reading to get their prizes!
¡Únete al reto de lectura “Unearth a Story” en la biblioteca este verano!
Lo único que tienes que hacer es leer 15 minutos al día para ganar un premio semanal.
Habrá un ganador del gran premio en cada categoría de edad para el lector que acumule más puntos.
Cómo inscribirse
Entra en https://nbpl.readsquared.com/
Introduce tus datos personales y crea un nombre de usuario y una contraseña.
Selecciona el rango de edad de tu hijo o hijos para elegir el nivel adecuado.
¡Empieza a registrar el tiempo que dedican a la lectura para que consigan sus premios!
We are taking a road trip for the Adult Summer Reading Challenge. This summer, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, we are taking a cross-country road trip. Starting on June 15th, you can grab your Summer Reading brouchure and map and begin your jounrey!
Some important information
- The goal of the summer is 10 books.
- There is a bonus: get an extra point if you read your way to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, OR ANY U.S.TERRITORY.
- Starting from NJ, try to read 2 books from each region. You cannot read 2 books set in the same state.
- Books must be set within each state.
- The Goal is to travel from east coast to west coast.
When you have made it to the West Coast, bring your completed map to any Library branch location for your prize. All patrons who read 10 or more books, will be added to the raffle for the Grand Prize!
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