2026 Teen Summer Reading Program

Remember a few years ago when you participated in Read & Bead here at the library? Now that you're older, we know cool beads and awesome trading cards might not be enough of an incentive to keep you reading all summer, so we've got some awesome prizes you can enter raffles to win. From June 25, 2026 through August 31, 2026, those between the ages of 12 and 18 are invited to participate in our Plant a Seed, Read summer reading program for teens on ReadSquared! Visit amesfreelibrary.readsquared.com to register!

A green cat with a plant leaf for a tail lays down with its eyes closed and front pay on a stack of two books.Earning Points

  • For every 1 minute of reading that you log, you will earn 1 point. Whether you're reading a physical book, an eBook, listening to an audiobook, or reading a picture book aloud to younger relatives or children you babysit, you can count those minutes as reading! 
  • Write a book review for a book you just finished! For every 1 book review you write, you'll earn 100 points.

Two figures in hoodies with gourds for heads sit on a brown log.Redeeming Points

Every 100 points you earn will entitle you to purchase an entry for one of our awesome raffle prizes! You may buy entries for as many prize raffles as you'd like, but no one will be able to win more than one prize. Keep an eye on your email at the beginning of September to find out if you won a prize!

There may be opportunities for smaller prizes throughout the summer. Keep an eye on your email and the ReadSquared app for information about those!

A creature that looks like a cross between a pig and an ear of corn.Prizes

  • A weighted plush triceratops
  • Banned Books Tarot Deck
  • Cottagecore sticker book and a journal
  • Mayhem in the Library jigsaw puzzle
  • Plush capybara with bread head ornament
  • 3D book nook puzzle
  • Set of black cat Dungeons & Dragons dice 

A cucumber wearing glasses, jeans, and a green shirt stands while holding a brown messenger bag and several books.Programs at the Library

Stop by the library for some of our awesome teen programs! Click here for July Teen Programs and click here for August Teen Programs

An apple wearing glasses reads a large blue bookSchool Summer Reading Lists

Looking for the Easton Public Schools lists of summer reading books? You can find the titles here! Books for Oliver Ames High School students will be in the hallway display by the Teen Den. Books for Easton Middle School students will be located in the Children's Room. You can also check Libby and Hoopla to access digital eBook and audiobook versions of many of those titles using your library card.