Summer Reading 2026: "Stars, Stripes, and Stories"

This summer, the Park County Libraries are launching into a season filled with books, creativity, community, and celebration.

Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes, and Stories,” celebrates the stories that connect us: family stories, community stories, American stories, and the unforgettable adventures waiting inside every book.

What Is the Summer Reading Program?

The Summer Reading Program is a nationwide library tradition designed to encourage reading all summer long. For students, reading during the summer helps prevent the “summer slide,” a learning gap that can happen when school is out. Just a little reading each day helps kids keep their minds active and ready for the next school year.

But Summer Reading is about much more that.

It is about:

• Discovering new books and authors

• Building lifelong reading habits

• Exploring creativity and imagination

• Spending meaningful time together as a family

• Connecting with the community through fun events and activities

• Making the library a place of adventure all summer long

  
  

This year, each Park County Library will put its own unique spin on the celebration with programs inspired by the interests and personality of its community.

Choose your library below to explore what is happening in your community!