2026 SUMMER READING

This summer, let’s Unearth a Story!
Dig into a good book and join us for fun programming for all ages from June 22 to August 31!

Children: https://nmplnj.org/kids/
Teens:  https://nmplnj.org/teens/
Adult: https://nmplnj.org/adults/

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Let’s keep our reading skills strong while school is out of session!
Log books from June 22nd – August 31st on your Reader Zone account.
Kids can stop by the library to input their weekly raffle tickets, play our “Dino Dash” summer game, and pick up their own bingo sheet.
Earn 1 raffle ticket per week for a chance to win a prize. Raffle winners will be announced in early September.

TEEN SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Log books you read from June 22nd – August 31st on your Reader Zone account and earn 2 raffle tickets for each book you read/log. And yes, audiobooks are reading, graphic novels and manga are reading, Webtoon is reading!
Volunteer at the library this summer and earn 3 raffle tickets for each time you do!
Join us for fun programs and earn 1 raffle ticket for each program you attend! Plus, we will raffle off one free ice cream coupon for Kailani Shave Ice Cream at each program!
Don’t forget to pick up your welcome goodie bag once you’ve registered for Reader Zone!
Raffle winners will be selected in early September and contacted by email.

READER ZONE: kids and teens can register for their account here – https://app.readerzone.com/homepage/new-milford-public-library-nj-12393/218577
Please contact Children’s or Young Adult staff members for assistance to set up or reactivate Reader Zone accounts.
 

ADULT SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Adults are invited to visit the library to sign up for the summer reading program and pick up a bingo sheet at the Reference Desk. The completed bingo sheet can be turned in by September 5 in exchange for up to 14 grand prize raffle tickets, which will be drawn in the second week of September. 
Adults can also stop by the Reference Desk to enter a weekly ice cream raffle based on the number of books read. We want you to read and visit us throughout the summer, and we hope the exciting programs, prizes, and weekly ice cream raffles will keep you inspired!
The grand prizes for the adult summer reading program are: a movie night gift basket, a tote bag filled with popular/new release titles, a $50 gift card to Shop Rite, a $25 gift card to Roman Pizza, a $50 gift certificate to Green Dragon BBQ, a $50 gift certificate to Ciao Bella Cucina, and a $100 gift card to Sushi Story.