Summer Reading Sign-ups for all ages begin on June 8, 2026!

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Text reads: "Planta una Semilla, Lee; Plant a Seed, Read." Illustration on the left: a woman rides a tractor past an open book where a large tomato plant sprouts. Illustration on the right: A yellow book serves as a tent for a pig with a man raking nearby.

iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read

Summer Reading 2026 Schedule. Summer Reading Kick-off event, "Roger Kabler as Robin Williams." Thursday, June 25 16 6:30 PM. Registration is open to all. "Paint with Lisa," with two date options. Friday, July 10 at 6:30 PM; and Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 PM. 1 check-in required for registration. "Summer Reading Craft with Jean." Tuesday, July 14 at 1:00 PM. 1 check-in required for registration. "Summer Reading Craft with Renee." Saturday, July 18 at 12:00 PM. 1 check-in required for registration. "Linocut Printmaking." Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30 PM. 2 check-ins required for registration. "Summer Reading Craft with Jean." Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 PM. 2 check-ins required for registration. "Summer Reading Craft with Lisa." Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 PM. 2 check-ins required for registration. "Janet Parnes as Deborah Sampson." Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 PM. Registration is open to all. "Copper Bookmarks." Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 PM. 3 check-ins required for registration. "Summer Reading Finale." Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 PM. 3 check-ins required for registration.

Summer Reading is here!

Sign-ups for Adult Summer Reading begin Monday, June 8. Come into the library to sign up for a summer of fun!

You can register for our kick-off event – Roger Kabler as Robin Williams – starting Thursday, May 28. This program is open to all adults! Click here to register.

“Plant a Seed, Read” Statewide Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Blackstone Cultural Council, the Friends of the Blackstone Public Library and the library’s LIG/MEG account, as authorized by the Board of Library Trustees. 

Click here for the Summer Reading Schedule PDF.