Adult Services

2026 Summer Reading Challenge

We are excited to announce quarterly Reading Challenges in 2026.

When does it begin?

July 1, 2026

How do I participate?

• Read between 2-6 books from July 1 and September 30.  You may visit the display near the Circulation Desk for additional details. 
• The summer reading prompts are below. You can read one of our recommendations or any book of your choice for each prompt.  You may complete the prompts in any order:

                          1. A book about a vacation.
                          2. The first book in a series.
                          3. A book with water on the cover.
                          4. A story about a found family.
                          5. A book with an animal in the title.
                          6. A Science Fiction Book.

• Please note – You cannot use a book for more than one prompt, and you can only complete each prompt once.
• Complete this online form after reading each book.

Will there be prizes?

• Yes! The prizes for the Summer Reading Challenge are a $25 Gift Card to Christopher’s Neighborhood Place in Wayne AND two free passes to Longwood Gardens!
• Participating in the raffle is completely optional.  
• Raffle winners will be announced after 9/30/2026.

Questions?
Please contact Jennifer

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The Libraries connect people to their next read, to resources, and to each other.

Tredyffrin Township Libraries proudly offer a wealth of materials, programs, and services for our community. If you’re searching for something, the Libraries are a great place to start.

Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library boast a wide range of print and multimedia collections, including local history and our library of things. We also have expansive digital collections to access in house or on the go.

Anyone can find a program that piques their interest! We organize year-round programming that features concerts, movement classes, language resources, technology assistance, craft-based workshops, reading challenges, author talks, and more, often in partnership with local organizations. View our full calendar of events for Tredyffrin and Paoli to see what awaits you. The Libraries follow PA Forward®, a literacy initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association. The five literacies include basic literacy, financial literacy, information literacy, civic and social literacy, and health literacy.

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