Lincoln County Public Library logo. Elementary Programs (Rising 1st - 5th Grade). Summer Reading Time Machine 2026. 7 decades of stories, one unforgettable summer! Play Ball! (1967): Step up to the plate and read your way to the big leagues! Join us for a week celebrating all things athletic! In addition to sports-themed sand art, magnets & sun visors don't forget to pick a book, earn your minutes, and knock it out of the park this summer! Discover America (1974): From sea to shining sea, there's a whole country waiting to be explored — and it starts at the library! We'll be diving into the stories, history, people, and places that make America's 250th anniversary amazing. Visit the Oregon Trail, pan for gold, design pottery and discover something new about the incredible country we call home! Make Tracks! (1988): We are on the trail of the most amazing creatures — from the tiny paw prints of backyard critters to the thundering footsteps of mighty dinosaurs! Who knows what you'll discover when you follow the tracks? Help create fossils, amber slime and so much more! Don't forget to grab a cool animal book to earn your stripes! Camp Read-a-lot (1994): Venus Flytrap puppets, bottle lanterns & cool terrariums are just some of the awesome things you will create. At Camp Read-a-Lot, the adventures are endless. Dive into tales of outdoor survival, silly cabin pranks, magical forests, and friendships that last a lifetime. Get a Clue (2000): Calling all detectives, sleuths, and super solvers! The mysteries are piling up and only the best readers can crack the case. Dive into sneaky whodunits, puzzling adventures, and stories full of twists and surprises. Remember to join us for our mysterious decoder, Morse code & fingerprint crafts! Fizz, Boom, Read (2014): This summer, we're mixing reading with science. Come make a pendulum, fizzy bath bombs, & colorful geodes! Discover books about volcanoes, crazy experiments, outer space, creepy crawlies, and more. Every book you read is like a brand-new experiment — you never know what amazing thing you'll discover next! Summer Reading Kickoff! Citizens Center, Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 - 8:00pm. Join us for games, a live DJ, face painting and more as we kick-off Summer Reading! Register to read and win fantastic raffle prizes this summer! Schedule Grid: West Lincoln (Mondays, 3pm to 5pm): June 15: Play Ball June 22: Fizz, Boom, Read June 29: Discover America July 13: Camp Read-a-lot July 20: Make Tracks July 27: Get a Clue Shanklin (Wednesdays, 3pm to 5pm): June 17: Fizz, Boom, Read June 24: Discover America July 1: Make Tracks July 15: Play Ball July 22: Get a Clue July 29: Camp Read-a-lot Jonas (Thursdays, 3pm to 5pm): June 18: Make Tracks June 25: Play Ball July 2: Discover America July 16: Get a Clue July 23: Camp Read-a-lot July 30: Fizz, Boom, Read Lincoln County Public Library, 704-735-8044. Visit mylincolnlibrary.org for information on special summer reading performers.

Summer Reading for Children

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May 22, 2026

Lincoln County Library Programs available for children.