Get Ready for Summer of Stories 2026!
Summer of Stories is an annual reading program for all ages at FCL that encourages you to read, find community, and be curious! Log your reading, complete community missions, and collect fun prizes.
The 2026 program runs June 1 – August 1. You can’t log reading or missions yet, but you can sign up to receive program reminders. Be the first to know when logging opens and get tips to make the most of your summer reading.
Get Summer of Stories program reminders.
How to Participate
Create an Account
Create your account online or in-person at either FCL location starting June 1. Between June 1-August 1, sign into your account or visit us in person to log your reading hours and community missions.
Note: If you created an account in previous years, it is no longer active. You will need to create a new account.
Track Your Reading
Read 10 hours to finish the reading goal. All kinds of reading count toward the goal:
- Someone reading out loud to you
- Listening to audiobooks or Playaways
- Reading eBooks
Complete Community Missions
Explore and connect with your community through fun summer activities.
Collect Reading Prizes
Log your reading online or at the Library. Pick up a prize when you reach each milestone!
- Halfway Prize – Read 5 Hours | Choose a free book.
- Finisher Prize – Read 10 Hours | Choose a collector’s item.
- Bonus Prize – Read 20 Hours | Choose a second collector’s item.
Grand Prize Lottery Drawings
As you log reading and missions, you’ll earn points on your account. Use these points to redeem digital lottery tickets for a chance to earn a grand prize.
Note: At the end of the program, one winner will be drawn for each grand prize in each age group. Only one winner will be selected per prize. Digital lottery tickets must be redeemed through your online account to be included in the drawings. Participation does not guarantee winning a prize.