Summer Reading Challenge Through MCPL

Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge offers kids and teens a chance to fill their summer with great books and fun activities. This year, they are partnering with Levine Music, Olney Theatre Center, and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County to help make the Arts more accessible to youth in Montgomery County.

Children 0-12 can earn e-badges throughout the summer and be:

  • Join in by reading books, completing creative learning activities, and attending library programs all summer long. You'll receive a book at sign-up and earn e-badges throughout the summer! You’ll also have a chance to earn Washington Nationals baseball tickets (while supplies last), plus gain entries for exciting raffles! 

Participating is easy:

  • Sign up (or log in) online or at your local library. Begin logging your reading, activities, and pick up your free book starting June 14.
  • Adults must sign up for an account before signing up a child.
  • Children ages 0-12 earn e-badges to complete the program.
  • Earn e-badges to complete the program.
  • The last day to pick up Washington Nationals vouchers is August 31st. All other giveaways must be picked up by September 5th.
  • (Optional) Print an Early Literacy or Elementary School Age game board at home or pick one up at your local library. Scroll down to find the gameboard in the lanuage you prefer!  
  • Take their survey in English or Spanish when you've finished the program. Your voice counts!

MCPL also has Summer Reading Programs for Teens and Adults!