Young Adult Summer Reading 2026
Young Adult Summer Reading 2026
An exciting program for teens and tweens to deepen and celebrate their love of reading! The YA Summer Reading Program is open to anyone in grades 5 through 12.
Come to the library to sign up! Read at least 4 days a week to earn a ticket for a chance to win an end-of-summer prize basket. Complete fun challenges to earn a spin on the prize wheel for free books, candy, and other prizes.
Novels, Graphic Novels, Manga, eBooks, Audiobooks, and reading to someone else all count as reading!
How it works
Come to the library to sign up and receive a paper reading log starting Monday, June 15. The YA Summer Reading Program is open to anyone in grades 5 through 12. 5th graders can choose between the Children’s Reading Log or the Teen Reading Log. Check out the differences in prizes and bonus activities to decide which program works for you!
- Reading Tracker: Log the number of days you read over the summer. Earn one ticket for each week that you read AT LEAST 4 days. You can claim tickets until August 14. Tickets give you a chance to win one of the end-of-summer prize baskets.
- Prize Wheel Challenges: The back of your log has 8 challenges you can complete! For each challenge completed, earn a spin on the prize wheel. Each challenge can only be redeemed once & only one spin per person per day. Win bonus tickets, temporary tattoos, stickers, free books, magnetic bookmarks, candy, or mystery items.
- Hidden Plushie: A new plushie is hiding in the Library this summer. Find it hidden in a new spot every week for a bonus ticket.
We recommend stopping in throughout the summer to claim tickets. The LAST day to claim tickets, redeem prize wheel spins, or find the plushie is Friday, August 14.
Prize drawings for the baskets will be held on Monday, August 17. Winners will be notified by email.
Important Dates
- June 15 Pre-registration opens
- June 22 Summer Reading Program officially begins – Start tracking your reading!
- August 9 Last day to log reading
- August 14 Last day to claim drawing tickets or a book prize
- August 17 Prize Drawings (winners notified by email)
The Summer Reading Program is more than just reading!
Check out some of our upcoming summer programs and clubs for teens and tweens.
Hopkinton Public School Reading Lists
There is no assigned Summer Reading for HMS or HHS – you can read anything you want! Stop by the library to browse our displays, find a new release, or get a personalized recommendation from a librarian. Our favorites are from Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award (MTCBA).
You’re encouraged to read anything they find fun, entertaining, and enjoyable. Remember, during the Summer Reading program any reading counts! Novels, Graphic Novels, Manga, eBooks, Magazines, Audiobooks, and reading to someone else are all fabulous ways to read.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
All ages are invited to sign up by coming to the library to receive a paper log. Participants will enter their name, age, and email address into a simple registration form. Then a librarian will provide a paper log based on your age group (Pre-K, Kindergarten-5th Grade, Teen, Adult)
I’m a 5th grader. Do I pick the Children’s log or the Teen log?
5th graders can choose between the Children’s Reading Log or the Teen Reading Log. Check out the differences in prizes and bonus activities to decide which program works for you! You won’t be able to change your log once you choose.
Can I sign up online?
No, sign up is only available in person at the Hopkinton Public Library.
Are there any fun activities for tweens and teens?
Yes! Check our online event calendar for our regular programming schedule as well as summer special events.
What should I read?
Anything you want! You are encouraged to read anything they find fun, entertaining, and enjoyable.
There is no assigned Summer Reading for HMS or HHS – you can read anything you want! Stop by the library to browse our displays, find a new release, or get a personalized recommendation from a librarian.
Remember, during the Summer Reading program any reading counts! Novels, Graphic Novels, Manga, eBooks, Magazines, Audiobooks, and reading to someone else are all fabulous ways to read.
How long should I read?
How much reading takes place is entirely up to you to decide. We encourage you to build consistent reading habits rather than reading for a required amount of time each day. We ask for you to read at least 4 days a week to get a ticket.
Is there an online version of the program?
No, the Hopkinton Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is paper based only.
Contact Us!
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