Participate in our 2026 Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program! Summer Reading runs from June 8 until July 30, with a special Bonus Round in August.
How to get started:
Starting on June 8, visit us at the library to get signed up!
Here’s how Summer Reading works:
This year’s theme is Unearth A Story which celebrates the joy of reading! Whether that’s by digging into a good book, uncovering hidden histories, or exploring the past, everyone can discover something for themselves at the library! Read any book you like! Audiobooks, Ebooks, and Graphic Novels count too! Pick up a paper reading card at the library starting June 8th.
Kids & Teens (Birth-12th Grade) – Log the number of minutes you read! Every 120 minutes of reading earns you a ticket to enter for a prize drawing. Kids and teens will also earn reading rewards (like free books, ice cream, and coupons for free items from local businesses). Make sure to grab a Rewards punch card to keep track of your progress. Be sure to redeem all your rewards by July 30.
Adults (Ages 18+) – Log the number of books you complete! Every book you complete earns you a ticket to enter for a prize drawing.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why is Summer Reading important?
A: Reading during the summer helps kids retain and build upon the skills they learned in school, resulting in intellectual progress in vocabulary, spelling, and math skills. Summer reading helps prevent the “summer slide,” in which students may lose academic skills and reading achievements during the summer that they had gained during the school year. Furthermore, engaging with stories and the written word fosters social-emotional development and elevates the importance of lifelong learning.
Q: How do I earn prize tickets and where do I enter for a prize?
A: Read! Log your minutes (children and teens) or completed books (adults), and earn tickets into prize drawings. Remember that audiobooks count too! Readers can enter their completed cards into the prizes displayed at the library. The last day to submit your tickets is July 30th.
Q: Will there be a prize wheel this year?
A: Yes – the wheel will be out on Wednesdays.
Q: If I have more questions who do I ask?
A: Send an email to bplstaff@berlinlibrary.org, reach out through our Facebook page, or stop in to ask a staff member for further assistance.
Summer Reading Events
Join us every week for fun programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Stop in or call the library at 920-361-5420 to register.
Beginning June 1: Winnfox Passport Adventure: Pick up a Winnefox passport at your local library beginning June 1. Visit as many Winnefox libraries (there are 30 across 5 counties) as you can before August 15, and get your passport stamped for a chance to win fun prizes!
Monday, June 8 from 4-6 pm: Summer Reading Kick-off
Thursday, June 1 at 1 pm: Rhino and Dino Storytime
Friday, June 12 from 6-7:30: Teens: After-Hours Laser Tag
Thursday, June 18 at 1 pm: Dino Chris
Tuesday, June 23 at 2 pm: Teens: The Great Oreo Taste Test
Thursday, June 25 at 1 pm: Science Heroes
Tuesday, June 30 at 2 pm: Family Fort Fun!
Thursday, July 2 at 5 pm: Teen Movie Night – Jurassic Park
Thursday, July 9 at 3 pm: Woodsy Dude
Friday, July 10 from 5:30-7 pm: After-Hours Paper Airplane Competition
Saturday, July 11 at 9 am: Fishing Excursion at Riverside Park
Thursday, July 16 at 1-3 pm: Einstein Lab
Tuesday, July 21 at 2pm: Teens: Book Bedazzling
Thursday, July 23 at 1 pm: Mammoth Hunter
Thursday, July 30 at 2 pm: Bowling Party at Berlin Lanes
Friday, August 28 from 6-7:30 pm: Teens: After-Hours Hide and Seek
A Big Thank You to our Sponsors!
AJ’s Riverside
Bijaks Culinary Cafe
Bugle Mouth Bass Club
Friends of the Library
Green Lake County Fair
Kwik Trip
McDonald’s
Shepard’s Drive-In
Triangle Family Restaurant