Summer Reading 2026
Escape into a Story
June 23-August 25
Students Entering Grades 6-12
Read, attend programs, and earn tickets for a chance to win prizes!
How to Participate
- Sign up in person at any WHPL Information Desk or online
- Fill out a ticket whenever you read a book or attend a library program
- Get tickets at any teen program or at any WHPL Information Desk
- Limit one (1) book ticket, per person, per day
- Can’t make it to the library? Submit this form instead of a ticket!
- Enter your tickets at any WHPL Information Desk or online. Each ticket gives you a chance to win one of our prize bundles!
- Turn in tickets by 8/25
- Winners will be notified by 9/1
Questions? Contact Kari Karp at kkarp@westhartfordct.gov or call 860-561-6996.
Prize Bundles
Build a Story
“Books Are My Passion” Light Kit
Miniature Library Bookshelf
Rocky Building Blocks Model
Capture a Story
Camp Snap Camera
Polaroid Scrapbooking Kit
Selfie Stick
Create a Story
Michael’s Gift Card
Scrapbook
Gel Pens
Washi Tape
Craft Storage Caddy
Listen to a Story
Audible or Amazon Gift Card
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Read a Story
B&N Gift Card
Crochet Plushie
Blanket Hoodie
Rechargeable Book Light
Insulated Tea Mug
Watch a Story
Streaming Gift Card or Cinépolis Gift Card
Lord of the Rings Blanket
Movie Snacks
WHPS Recommended Summer Reads
Rising 6th Graders
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