Summer Reading
Summer Reading 2026 runs from June 22 to August 14, 2026!
We’re excited to announce this summer’s theme of Plant a Seed, Read! We hope you’ll join us.
Our summer reading theme and activities are rooted in the concept of seeds and growth:
A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, society, economy, and ecology.
Plant a Seed, Read will give our community opportunities to explore culture, nature, history, and human connection.
Click the images above for all the details on how to record your reading, find a book, learn about our museum passes and win prizes this summer. It's fun and it's free for all!
Scroll through the sections below to learn more about each department's list of library activities you can attend this summer. Click the image to go to the calendar to register for an event.
All Ages Summer Programs
Summer Kickoff
June 23 from 4:00-5:30
Retro Board Games
July 2 @ 3:30. Ages 8-18 & families.
Cosplay Ducks
July 7-July 30
Zoo Show
July 8 @ 3:00
America is Wild!
July 8 @ 5:30. Ages 8 and up.
Escape Room
July 22 & 23 multiple sessions
Scavenger Hunt
July 27-July31
Knitting
Every Monday @ 1:00
Chess Club
Every Tuesday @ 6:00
Children's Summer Programs
Children's Programs
Stickerpalooza
June 30 @ 3:30
Zoo Show
July 8 @ 3:00
Graphic Novel Club
July 9 @ 4:00
Buildwave for Kids
July 15 @ 1:00
Escape Room
July 22 @ 2:00-3:00 & 3:30-4:30
Ratatouille
July 29 @ 3:30
A Bug's Life
August 12 @ 3:30
Graphic Novel Club
August 13 @ 4:00
LEGO Club
Every Monday @ 3:30
Tuesday Story Time
Every Tuesday @ 10:30
Baby & Toddler Time
Every Friday @ 11:00
Teen Summer Programs
Teen Programs
Potted Pixel Plants
June 25 @ 3:30
Book Swap
June 30 @ 3:30
Anime 5E
Select dates in July & August 11:00-1:00
Can You Spot the AI?
July 7 @ 3:30
Manga Book Club
July 13 @ 4:00
Buildwave
July 15 @ 2:00
Jeopardy
July 20 @ 3:30
Tween Escape Room
July 23 @ 3:30
Teen Escape Room
July 23 @ 5:00
Beaded Bracelets
July 30 @ 3:30
Paint by # Bookmarks
August 4 @ 3:30
Adult Summer Programs
Adult Programs
Plant Propagation
June 25 @ 5:30
Growing Mushrooms
July 15 @ 5:30. Ages 10 and up.
July Book Discussion
July 16 @ 5:00
Escape Room
July 22 & 23 check the calendar to register
Build a Bouquet
July 30 @ 5:30. Ages 10 and up.
Beeswax Wraps
August 6 @ 5:30. Ages 13 and up.
Aug Book Discussion
August 20 @ 5:00
Booked For Lunch
August 24 @ Noon
Grief Group
Last Wednesday of the month
Canasta
Every Friday @ 9:30
©2026 The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Friends of the Athol Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Athol Cultural Council, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
