Summer Reading 2026
Escape into a Story
June 23-August 25
Adults 18 & Up
Summer Reading isn’t just for kids anymore. Read, track your books, and use the library to earn special pin-back buttons and the chance to win prizes!
How to Participate
- Sign up in person at any WHPL Information Desk and get an “Escape into a Story” tote bag! (while supplies last)
- Can’t make it to the library? Sign up online! (online registrants will not receive a tote bag)
- Pick up a Summer Reading tracker at any WHPL location or download a copy here.
- Pick and choose from 30 reading prompts or activities. Complete one or complete them all!
- Report your progress at any WHPL Information Desk or enter your completed books and activities online.
- You will earn a pin-back button every time you complete a path, which you can pick up at any WHPL Information Desk at any time. Proudly display the buttons you’ve earned and be the envy of West Hartford!
- Each book or activity you complete is a chance to win one of our bi-weekly prizes and grand prizes at the end of the summer!
Questions? Contact us at reference@westhartfordlibrary.org or 860-561-6990.
WHPL Summer Reading is made possible by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.
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