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May 28, 2026
Summer Reading 2026
Summer Reading Begins Monday, June 1! 
HCPL Summer Reading 2026, Unearth a Story, begins this Monday, June 1, and runs through Saturday, August 15!
 
Reading over summer break can prevent summer learning loss and set children up for success in the next school year and beyond.
 
Reading goals are easy and fun!
  • Infants to Preschoolers: 25 books
  • Elementary: 10 books
  • Middle & High School: 3 books
  • Adults: 5 books
Beginning Monday, June 1, registration goodies for infants through high school will be available at all HCPL locations. This year, infants through teens entering 12th grade can pick up a summer coupon sheet filled with offers from local businesses, and a voucher to attend an Aberdeen IronBirds baseball game. All while supplies last.
 
Completion prizes and certificates will be available beginning Monday, June 15, while supplies last. This year’s prizes include…
  • FREE BOOK for infants to children entering grade 8 who complete their reading goal.
  • FREE HORIZON CINEMAS MOVIE TICKET for kids entering grade 9 through 12 who complete their reading goal. 
Summer Reading 2026
Summer Reading Celebration
Summer Reading Celebration
Tuesday, June 9   10:00 am-1:00 pm
Abingdon Library | Family
Join us for the Unearth A Story Summer Reading Celebration at the Abingdon Library. Participants will have the opportunity to meet sponsors who will be on hand to offer additional incentives.
Summer Reading Celebration
Summer Reading 2026
Summer Reading Guest Presenters
Throughout the summer, various locations will host engaging guest presenters who will captivate and entertain.
 
Here's a sneak peek at some of the amazing events lined up:
 
Circus Science: Silly scientist Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, uses amazing tricks (and dinosaurs) to explore the circus world.
 
Bright Star Theatre: Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar, and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling, and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs.
 
CTR Changing Lives: Meet Buttons the Shetland Pony and learn all about adaptive riding lessons and equine therapy with fun, ground-based activities (there is no riding involved). 
 
Mr. Jon & Friends: Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along. Using rhymes, songs, books, and puppets, this interactive musical comedy show is a performance not to be missed.
 
Mike Rose Magic: Impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology. The show will feature lots of opportunities for participation, and many children will become part of the show! 
 
Prehistoric World: An interactive, educational reptile program that features ten unique species from around the world and covers how these modern animals share a connection with the past.
 
The Fifty 7's: Sing, dance, and play along during this interactive music performance. Experience guitar, ukulele, and percussion as you explore many different styles of music!
 
Science Guys of Baltimore: Travel from outer space inward, to learn about the conditions that made life possible on Earth! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive elements that explore atmosphere, changes over time, and even eruptions!
 
Wildlife Adventures: Become wildlife detectives by using clues like tracks, feathers, and shells to reveal local species and our live animal ambassadors. Explore real furs, bones, and other wildlife artifacts.
Summer Reading Guest Presenters
*All HCPL programs and events are subject to change. Where noted, each person attending must register prior to the event. Please check your branch Facebook page or call for the most up-to-date information.
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