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Participate in Summer Reading from June 20-August 14, 2026. This year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read,” celebrating the natural world we live in.
To get started, REGISTER HERE! Pick up your bingo board from any Cambridge Public Library location. All ages can enjoy special prizes* and exciting programs at various locations!
View the calendar of special Summer Reading events.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Summer Reading Timeline
June 1 – Registration Opens, Reading Begins
Visit any library location or this link to sign up and start reading. Receive a bingo board and a special registration gift.*
June 20 – Kickoff Event & Prize Redemption Begins
Celebrate the official start of summer with a kickoff event at the Main Library, followed by fun, free activities at all Library locations all summer long. View the online event calendar for full up-to-date listings. Visit any Library location to collect a prize for each bingo line you complete.*
July 21 – Full Board Redemption Begins
Complete every square on your board to receive a tote bag.*
August 14 – Events and Bingo End
Summer reading ends in mid-August. Log all reading completed by August 14.
August 31 – Prize Collection Ends
August 31 is the final day to collect prizes for complete bingo lines and full boards.*
*while supplies last
Need reading suggestions?
Ask your librarian, view librarian-curated book lists on Aspen, or request personalized recommendations from Your Next Great Read.
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