Summer Reading 2026
Dates: June 2 - August 15
Welcome to Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading 2026! We’re delighted to have readers of all ages join us.
Track your progress toward completing by using the Beanstack, opens a new window virtual or paper activity log.
- Use Beanstack to log your reading and activities on a computer or mobile device. Beanstack users are eligible for additional biweekly raffle prizes!
- To use a paper activity log, download and print one, opens a new window or stop by any library to pick one up.
- Complete by finishing 15 reading log activities. Activities can include reading, attending library programs, or actions you can complete from home! When you complete, you'll receive a completion prize and be entered into a grand prize raffle!
- Complete your reading by checking out books and more from any of our eight locations. You can also access digital reading materials with your library card by using the Overdrive/Libby, and Comics Plus , opens a new windowapps! Find everything you need to know about downloading and using these free apps on our A-Z Resources Page.
- The first day to pick up your Summer Reading prize is Tuesday, June 9.
- The last day to complete Summer Reading and pick up prizes is Saturday, August 15.
Thank you for joining Summer Reading with TPL this summer!
- Sign up for a Beanstack account through the website or the app and add your family members so everyone can participate. Track reading and activities to finish and earn prizes this summer. Beanstack users will be automatically entered into additional biweekly raffles. For more information on using Beanstack, visit our Beanstack FAQs.
- The second way to track your progress is to use a paper activity log. You can pick one up at any library, opens a new window or download and print activity logs from home! Complete 15 activities to complete.
Prizes
Biweekly Raffles
Readers who have registered for Summer Reading on Beanstack will be entered in up to three Biweekly Raffles for fun prizes.
Completion Prizes
When you've completed your Beanstack or paper activity log, stop by a branch to collect your completion prize. Prizes are available while supplies last. The first day to pick up prizes is Tuesday, June 9. The last day to complete and pick up your prizes is Saturday, August 15.
Grand Prize Raffles
Those who have completed Summer Reading will also be entered into a grand prize raffle.
- Raffle winners will be notified by August 31, using the contact information provided on their Beanstack account or paper reading log.
- Winners will be contacted up to three times.
- Prizes must be picked up by September 30.
