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 6, 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
Redeem the seeds you collect throughout the summer by reading, completing challenges, and participating in library activities! Choose from available prizes at our Farmer's Market or use your seeds for a chance to win one of our special prize drawings.
The Farmer’s Market will be open August 6 through August 23. If you are unable to redeem your seeds during this time, please contact Library Staff for assistance.
Farmer's Market
(Prizes available while supplies last)
5 Seeds
- Water Bottle Stickers
- Bookmarks
10 Seeds
- McDonald's Ice Cream Cone
30 Seeds
- Water Bottles
- Book Bags
- Lanyards
Prize Drawings
Use your seeds for a chance to win these special prizes!
Children
5 Seeds per Entry
- Alaska SeaLife Center Tickets (2 winners)
- Farm Tour at Diamond M. Ranch
- Jumpin' Junction Voucher (2 winners)
- Ride on a Kenai Fire Truck
- Reading Sloth Sticker Mosaic Puzzle
- Swimmer Book & Salmon Stuffie
- Marine Puzzle (Ages 5 & Under)
- Sprouting Reader Basket (Ages 5 & Under)
Teens
5 Seeds per Entry
- Doomlings Card Game
- $10 River City Books Gift Certificate (2 winners)
- $50 Walmart Gift Card
Adults
- 2 Alaska Railroad Tickets for the Anchorage–Denali Line (1 winner)
- Round-trip Kenai–Anchorage Flight from Grant Aviation (2 winners)
- $20 Kenai Feed Gift Certificate (5 winners)
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
Jumpin Junction
Diamond M. Ranch
Grant Aviation
Little Alaskans
