Summer Reading 2026
Ready to Grow?
Join the Summer Reading Program and grow your reading skills one book at a time. Every story you read helps your imagination bloom.
Children (12 and under): Pick up your Gardening Journal reading log and earn seeds by reading books, listening to stories, reading with someone else, and attending library programs.
Teens: Try out the Teen Punch Card Challenge and grow with special reading challenges.
Adults: Join our Book BINGO challenge and cultivate new reading adventures all summer long.
Key Dates
Registration opens: May 18, 2026
Registration is easy — just visit the main desk. You'll receive everything you need to participate, attend programs, and collect prizes throughout the summer.
Kickoff Event: May 29, 2026
Celebrate the start of summer reading with snacks, games, crafts, and free books for all ages.
End of Summer Celebration: August 7, 2026
Join us for our summer finale with games, hot dogs, and community fun for all ages.
Farmer's Market: August 6 – August 23
Grow & Win Prizes
Every book, program, and challenge helps your garden grow! Earn seeds throughout the summer and redeem them for fun prizes.
Collect Badges
Earn seeds and collect badges throughout the summer
Farmer's Market
Use your seeds to buy raffle tickets, drawstring bags, stickers, lanyards, water bottles, and more
Grand Prizes
Stay tuned for our announcement of our special end-of-summer prizes
Events & Activities
Story times, crafts, special guests, gardening activities, games, and more all summer long.
There’s something growing at the library every week!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A huge thank you to the local businesses, organizations, and community members who help our Summer Reading Program grow each year.
Special thanks to:
Friends of the Kenai Community Library
Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification
Alaska Railroad
Alaska SeaLife Center
Kenai Feed and Supply
Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification
Alaska Railroad
Alaska SeaLife Center
Kenai Feed and Supply
Diamond M. Ranch
Grant Aviation
