Hartford Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Buzz into a Book!
Buzz Into a Book! Track your reading, hit your goals, and see what the buzz is all about.
Our summer reading program is designed for children and teens, ages 0 to 19, to keep the pages turning all summer long. Read for 20 minutes daily, Monday through Friday, and complete two learning activities a week to earn a prize—plus an entry into our system-wide raffle every three weeks!
Earn points for every book you finish: Chapter Books: 100 points (Print, Audio, or E-book) Picture Books: 50 points
Reach the 1,000-point goal to unlock your official completion certificate! Print it out to show off your achievement to your family and teachers!
Questions? Call the Children's Desk at 860-695-6330.