The Everett Public Libraries are excited to announce the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Read, White, and Blue!
In honor of the United States of America’s 250th birthday this July, the Everett Public Libraries have created thirteen challenges to encourage a summer full of learning and fun!
Why thirteen you ask? For the original thirteen colonies of course!
| Revolutionary Reader | Read 13 books this summer |
| The 250 Challenge | Read a book with 250+ pages or more or Read a combination of books that add up to 250 pages |
| Across State Lines | Read a book about a state you would like to visit |
| Read Aloud America | Read a book aloud to a friend, family member, or pet |
| Soaring Spirits | Read a book that explores Native American Culture |
| American Dream | Read a book about a famous American |
| Coast to Coast | Read a book that takes place at a US beach |
| American Classic | Read a famous book by an American author |
| History Hunter | Visit a national monument or historical plaque and take a picture |
| 1776 | Read for 20-30 minutes a day for a total of 1776 minutes |
| Lady Liberty | Read a book about immigrating to America |
| The John Hancock | Learn to write your name in cursive |
| Red, White, & YOU | Draw or write about what America means to you |
The challenge will run from June 13th to September 3rd!
How the Challenge Works:
- Get a stamp or sticker for each completed challenge
- Complete 5 challenges for a small prize
- Complete 10 challenges for a big prize
- Complete all 13 challenges by September 3rd to be entered to win the Grand Prize!
Grab your Summer Reading booklet at the Shute or Parlin Memorial Libraries today!
Join us for the Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party
