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2026 Teen Summer Reading (Ages 13-18)

Unearth A Story Green and Orange
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Unearth a Story!​

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The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield is excited to launch its 2026 Teen Summer Reading Program with the theme of "Unearth a Story at Your Library."  Participation in our Summer Reading Program could earn you a prize! See the information below for more details.

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Reading Logs:

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  • Reading logs will be available beginning June 1st, 2026 at the Patron Services Desk.

  • Reading logs will be available throughout the summer.

  • Participants will use the reading logs at home to track their progress towards meeting reading goals and earning entries for our grand prizes.

  • Each log has spaces for you to record what you read or what programs you attend.

  • For each book you read or program you attend, you can pick a prize drawing to be entered into.

  • Any book format is acceptable (audiobooks, eBooks, manga, graphic novels, etc.)

  • When you turn in your reading log, your prize picks will be tallied up and entered into our drawings to win the following prizes: Sticker printer, Korean snack box, a Wreck This Journal box set, or a Dungeons & Dragons starter set.

  • The more programs or books you log, the better your chances are to win the Grand Prize!

  • The deadline to turn in all reading logs is July 31st, 2026.​

  • Grand Prize winners will be announced in early August.

Calendars

 

We have many fun events planned this summer for teens. Summer Reading officially kicks off on June 1st, 2026! Our summer events can be found on our website calendar. We will have print copies of our Summer Reading Guide available at the Patron Services Desk at the library, or print your own by visiting our Summer Reading main webpage.

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Please note the following about our events and calendars:

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  • Some events require registration (marked with a red "R" on our print calendar and noted on our online calendar). 

  • To register for events, please use direct links (found on our website calendar or listed on this document) or email Skye at SPoole@pljcs.org. 

  • We will update our teen summer reading calendar on our website at www.pljcs.org.

  • Events may be subject to cancellation or change and we will communicate that on our calendar, website, and social media (Instagram, Facebook).​ 

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If you have questions about teen programs, email Skye at spoole@pljcs.org.

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