{"id":2307,"date":"2026-05-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2026-05-07T18:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:05:16","slug":"unearth-a-story-summer-reading-2026-launches-may-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/2026\/05\/11\/unearth-a-story-summer-reading-2026-launches-may-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Unearth a Story: Summer Reading 2026 Launches May 22!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sun is out, school is almost over, and we are thrilled to announce that our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbellcountywy.gov\/2256\/Summer-Reading-Programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Summer Reading Program<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is ready to roar. This summer, your library is going back &#8211; way back &#8211; to the Mesozoic Era! Readers of all ages are invited to\u00a0dig into a good book with this year\u2019s theme,\u00a0<strong>\u201cUnearth a Story.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t Let Your Skills Go Extinct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the temperatures climb, trade the midday sun for the cool aisles of your local library. Summer reading is more than just a boredom buster. It\u2019s a vital tradition that keeps minds sharp and spirits high. The &#8220;summer slide&#8221; is a real threat to students&#8217; progress but reading just 20 minutes a day can keep those brain muscles moving. Ensuring students return to school in the fall with their literacy skills intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it\u2019s not just for kids. For adults, participating in a reading challenge brings a sense of intentionality to your leisure time, helping you build better habits away from digital distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dig Into Our Summer Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern summer reading has evolved into a full-scale adventure! Programs go beyond just tracking reading for incentives. From dino-inspired stories to T-Rex-sized reading goals, here\u2019s how we\u2019re making this summer &#8220;dino-mite.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campbellcounty.librarycalendar.com\/event\/ccpl-summer-reading-kickoff-block-party-12846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kick-Off Party<\/a>: <\/strong>May 22, 1-4pm. Dino sized party with games, activities, food vendors, and community partners. Plus, Summer Reading sign-ups!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incentives &amp; Prizes:<\/strong>&nbsp;Of course there are prizes! From books to local treat coupons and toys to school supplies. And a treasure box to explore!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More Than Books:<\/strong>&nbsp;Discover STEAM Kits, Playaway\u2019s, Literacy Kits, Games, Movies, and More!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Events &amp; Activities:<\/strong>&nbsp;Our <a href=\"https:\/\/campbellcounty.librarycalendar.com\/events\/month\/2026\/06?program_types%5B56%5D=56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer calendar <\/a>is full of fun for all ages. Raptors, Science, Trivia, Zumba, Magic, Music, and Puppets!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Side Quests:<\/strong> Earn extra prizes for completing fun literacy-based activities. Side Quests are found on your reading log.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stomp Into Storytime:<\/strong>&nbsp;Join us every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (June &amp; July) for prehistoric tales, complete with dinosaur songs, crafts, and activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campbellcounty.librarycalendar.com\/event\/ccpl-dinosaur-rodeo-13282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dinosaur Rodeo Finale<\/a>: <\/strong>Final Summer Reading event on July 29, 2-4pm. Dino themed rodeo-style events!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips from the Librarians<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get the most out of your library visits this summer, consider these pro tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make it a Routine:<\/strong>&nbsp;Designate a specific time each day for reading or set a weekly &#8220;library day&#8221; to refresh your stack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Model the Behavior:<\/strong>&nbsp;When children see their parents enjoying a book, they are far more likely to become readers themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take it on the Road:<\/strong>&nbsp;Books are the ultimate portable entertainment. Don&#8217;t forget to pack a few for your next road trip. Playaway\u2019s are awesome too!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget Digital:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you&#8217;re traveling light, check out your <a href=\"https:\/\/libbyapp.com\/library\/virtuallibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">library\u2019s digital collection<\/a> for e-books and audiobooks you can access anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a toddler discovering your first T-Rex or an adult &#8220;unearthing&#8221; a gripping historical mystery, there is something for everyone at the library this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sun is out, school is almost over, and we are thrilled to announce that our\u00a02026 Summer Reading Program\u00a0is ready to roar. This summer, your library is going back &#8211; way back &#8211; to the Mesozoic Era! Readers of all ages are invited to\u00a0dig into a good book with this year\u2019s theme,\u00a0\u201cUnearth a Story.\u201d\u00a0 Don\u2019t Let Your Skills Go Extinct As the temperatures climb, trade the midday sun for the cool aisles of your local library. Summer reading is more than just a boredom buster. It\u2019s a vital tradition that keeps minds sharp and spirits high. The &#8220;summer slide&#8221; is a real threat to students&#8217; progress but reading just 20 minutes a day can keep those brain muscles moving. Ensuring students return to school in the fall with their literacy skills intact. But it\u2019s not just for kids. For adults, participating in a reading challenge brings a sense of intentionality to your leisure time, helping you build better habits away from digital distractions. Dig Into Our Summer Program Modern summer reading has evolved into a full-scale adventure! Programs go beyond just tracking reading for incentives. From dino-inspired stories to T-Rex-sized reading goals, here\u2019s how we\u2019re making this summer &#8220;dino-mite.&#8221; Tips from the Librarians To get the most out of your library visits this summer, consider these pro tips: Whether you\u2019re a toddler discovering your first T-Rex or an adult &#8220;unearthing&#8221; a gripping historical mystery, there is something for everyone at the library this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2429,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,1006,411,1,37,686],"tags":[55,414,295,409,427,996],"class_list":["post-2307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-childrens","category-juniors","category-library-events","category-uncategorized","category-young-adult","category-your-library","tag-campbell-county-public-library","tag-ccpl","tag-ccpls","tag-events","tag-summer-reading","tag-your-library"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2307"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2447,"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307\/revisions\/2447"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}