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Kick-off Event: A Legendary Party @ Ephram White Park: Thurday, June 4!
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Summer Reading 2026
Kick off Summer Reading 2026 with library friends and community partners at our Legendary Party at Ephram White Park (885 Mount Olivet Rd) Thursday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
The event will feature meet and greets with Toothless the Dragon, a petting zoo, Feller Express dinosaurs, music by The Flying Frogs, a foam party (where you will get wet), and loads of community partner activity booths.
Summer Reading: May 18-August 1
Summer Reading officially begins May 18 and runs through August 1. The 11-week program hosted by WCPL is designed to engage individuals & families in activities all summer long! The goal is to prevent the “educational slide” that can occur in school-aged children during breaks. We also strive to promote community engagement and familial bonding through interactive programs provided during the summer months.
THRIVE & Theatre Camps
Free and fun for the entire family and young actors this summer with WCPL & WCPR!
Join in on ALL the Summer Fun
Check out our calendar for a full list of all of our summer programs!
Reading Logs: Summer 2026
All completed reading logs will be entered into a grand prize drawing of your choice!
SUMMER READING ACTIVITY LOGS
Pick up a Summer Reading Log at any WCPL location or dowload one from this page starting 5/18.
PRE-K to ELEMENTARY
ADULT & TEEN
Prizes!
Kids who complete their Epic Reading Quest will receive the following milestone & completion prizes:
>1st Milestone: a gemstone ring
>2nd Milestone: a dragon
>3rd Milestone: Wizard’s brew slime & couponsard’s brew slime & food coupon
>4th Milestone: a magnetic bookmark, a feather pen, a book, & a grand prize drawing entry
Prizes may be redeemed after each milestone OR all at once.
Adults/Teens who complete their Summer Reading Bookmark Log will receive:
>A magnetic lether bookmark
>A WCPL gel pen
>A coupon for a free book from Capitol Books
>A grand prize drawing entry
GRAND PRIZES
Participants get to choose which grand prize drawing they would like to be enrolled in!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Click on the images of the June or July calendars below for a printable PDF.
All Summer Events
View our events calendar and see everything that’s happening this summer!
Fountain Square Storytimes
Tuesdays @ 12 PM
Weekly, just prior to the 12:30 p.m. FREE family movie at the Capitol!
Free Movies at The Capitol
Catch a free flick at The Capitol all summer long!
Summer Reading Farmers Market!
Saturdays from June 6 to August 1
from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at SOKY Center!
Lost River Cave Storytime
Mondays @ 11 a.m.
Meet at the playground pavillion!
NEW: Community Pass
Check out a pass from the library to experience arts, culture, and play throughout Warren County.
Camps!
THRIVE Camps
WCPL joins forces with Warren County Parks & Recreation to host 4-day “camps” for families with children in elementary school. At least one adult must register to attend all sessions, with a group of no more than 10 children per group. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays take place at Micheal O. Buchanon Park; Tuesdays are hosted at The Capitol, where kids will enjoy a thematic movie. Registration is required
Capitol Theatre Camps
WCPl hosts camps for kids (ages 5 to 12) and teens (ages 12-18) to introduce them to the art of live performances. Registration is required.
Purple Food Bus @ Lisa Rice Library
Weekdays: 11:20 – 11:55 AM (NOTE: New end time!)
(Monday – Friday)
June 1 through July 31!
NOTE: The bus will not run July 3.
2026 Sponsors & Parnters
Special thanks to the Friends of the Library, whose title sponsorship and support make Summer Reading possible! Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners!
