Unearth A Story - Summer Reading Challenge 2026 - Image of Dinosaur reading a book.
Lorain Public Library Summer Reading Program 2026

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is online at home and in your local library. Stop in to any of our branches, give us a call or click here to register. Please remember you have to register if you want to receive prizes.

How Do I Play?

  • When the activity is complete, cross it off with an X.
  • When you complete four activities, return to the library for a participation prize and grand prize entry. Participation prizes are available while supplies last. Limit of four prizes per person.
  • Once you’ve earned your four prizes, continue to play for fun! Even after you complete 16 activities (four activities at a time), continue to play to earn more entries into the grand prize drawing.

The challenge begins June 8 and will continue through Aug. 8.

Grand prize-winners will be notified by Aug. 13.

All grand prizes must be picked up by Aug. 27.

GRAND PRIZES:

  • Giant Stuffed T-Rex Plush Toy
  • Giant Triceratops Dinosaur Plush Toy
  • Jurassic World LEGO Set
  • LEGO Botanicals Tiny Plants Set
  • Nintendo Switch with Minecraft headphones, Minecraft Game and Memory Card
  • Indoor Hydroponic Garden with Herb Scissors
  • Portable Bluetooth Speaker

(Prize choices available as supplies allow)