Without these amazing sponsors we wouldn’t be able to have such a wonderful program!

With their help, we are able to provide access to books, engaging activities and incentives that keep patrons reading, learning, and growing all summer long! Their partnerships not only help prevent learning loss over the summer months but also build confidence, foster a love of reading, and strengthens our entire community.

Please be sure and thank them for their donations to our program!

                  

   

Joy’s Joys     

Cory and Mikaela Marriott Family

 

Summer Reading 2026: 

Ages 2 and Up (June 15th – August 7th) There will be programs for kids, teens, and adults. Sign up with us beginning Monday, June 15th and start earning some great prizes! (The last day to collect and spend book bucks on summer reading prizes will be Friday, August 7th.)

Preschool Story Hour  – Tuesdays at 11:00 A.M. — Come join the fun as we read books, do crafts and/or activities, and enjoy a treat!

June 16th- Dinosaurs!

June 23rd- At the Library

June 30th- Yoga is great

July 7th- Bedtime

July 14th- Hugs and Kisses Dino Style!

July 21st- All about Babies

July 28th- School Days

Summer Kids’ Club – Ages 6-12 Years – Tuesdays at 11:00 A.M. — Check out our fun kid’s program where each week we will explore different topics, have hands-on activities, and end with a treat!

June 16th- Petroglyphs

June 23rd- Jurassic Park Diorama

June 30th- Fossils

July 7th- Library Word Find

July 14th- Dinosaur Eggs

July 21st- Pyramids

July 28th- Roman Military Weapons

Bookmobile

The summer bookmobile is a great way to keep your children learning through the summer. Look for the bookmobile on Wednesdays between June 17th, 2026 and July 29th, 2026 in:

• Newdale (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
• Plano (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Please call us if you have any questions (208-356-0271).

 

Summer Reading Frequently Asked Questions:

When does the summer reading program run? Online Pre-registration begins May 15th 2025. Beginning Monday, June 15^th we officially kick off our summer reading program, come in to pick up your reading log and confirm your registration. The program ends Friday, August 7^th.

Can I sign up early for the reading program?  Yes, this year we are doing online pre-registration beginning on May 15th. You can visit the link below to get more information and pre-register your family to cut down on time in the line on June 15th. You MUST come in person to the library beginning June 15th to pick up your reading logs.

tinyurl.com/SugarSalemSummerReading2026

If I sign up on Monday, can I get my first book bucks on Friday? Goals are meant to be made for the entire week. Therefore, we will start handing out coupons and book bucks on Monday, June 22nd. The last day to collect coupons and book bucks is Friday, August 7^th, which is also the last day you will be able to spend your bucks on summer reading prizes.

What if I forget to bring my tracking paper with me to the library? Can I still collect my rewards?  Unfortunately, no. You must have your tracking sheet with you in order to claim your coupons and book bucks. We need to see your tracking sheet to verify that you’ve met your goal and then we will stamp your tracking sheet each week. This also ensures that rewards aren’t accidentally handed out twice for any given week.

Can teens and adults also get book bucks? Or is that just for younger kids? Yes we have many prizes and gift cards available for purchase with book bucks for all ages. We also have weekly gift basket drawings available for teens and adults to enter each week they hit their reading goal.

Can I get all my prizes at once if I meet all my goals early? No. The purpose of the reading program is to encourage kids to read all summer so they retain (or improve) their reading skills. Therefore, goals are set weekly, and they are rewarded weekly.

What if I go on vacation? Do I still get prizes for the week(s) I’m gone?

If you go out of town or are unable to come into the library and miss a week but still continue to do your reading and hit your reading goal you can come in the following week and collect your books bucks and coupons for the previous week. Coupons are first come first served.

When does the reading program end? Friday, August 7^th is the last day to meet your goals. You will have until Friday, August 7^th to collect and spend your book bucks.

If I don’t spend my book bucks this year, can I save them for next year? We encourage you to spend your book bucks this year, which is why we will have prizes available until Friday, August 7^th. Any unspent book bucks cannot be used the next year.

What coupons will be available this year? Our sponsors differ from year to year, but we have some amazing ones lined up for this year. A list of the sponsors is on the front and back of your tracking sheets. Please remember when you use the coupons to thank those sponsors. We want them to know how very grateful we are for their generosity!