Summer Reading 2026 starts

June 30

This is a banner style graphic promoting this year's Summer Reading Program. It has a large title that reads "Unearth a Story" and has a few dinosaurs reading books with a jungle themed background.

Play games, write reviews, and earn badges.
Log the books you've read to level up and win a prize.
To sign up today with ReadSquared, click the link below.
​Summer Reading is for all ages! 

Sign up for ReadSquared
An image of one of the hidden Digby across the site. A brunette child is reading a book covering their face next to Digby, a small blue triceratops. Digby is standing slightly behind the child and has his head tilted curiously to the viewer.

To Sign Up for ReadSquared:
1. Click the link above
2. Click "register" in the upper right hand corner.
3. Choose whether you are signing up just yourself or additional people. 
4. Follow the instructions to complete your registration. 
5. Add additional accounts as needed for family members. 

Already have an account? Forgot your username or password?  
Give us a call at 518-673-2314 and we can reset your password. 

Be on the look out for the Hidden Digby the blue dinosaur that can be found by exploring this website! Find them all to claim your special SRP prize!

More Details on the Calendar of Events page!

This image is showcasing the prize levels for kids 0 to 5 years old for Summer Reading. For every 100 points you win a new book and 1000 points earns stewart's ice cream coupon!
This image is showcasing the prize levels for kids 6 to 12 years old for Summer Reading. For every 100 points you win a new book and 1000 points earns stewart's ice cream coupon!
This image is showcasing the prize levels for teens age 13 to 18 years old. For every chapter book, you earn 100 points. 100 points can be redeemed for a chance to win a 50 dollar Amazon gift card.
This is a promo photo for our Adult Summer Reading Program. For every book you read, you are entered into a drawing to win a one year membership to the Arkell Museum.
This is a downloadable image of our 2026 Summer Reading Bingo Board! It is showing different categories to recommend what type of book you can read to earn points.