Summer Reading Program

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Summer Reading Program theme: “Unearth A Story”! For 2026, we invite you to dig into the aspects of dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology offering rich opportunities to spark curiosity, imagination, and learning across all age groups. Whether readers are digging into a good book, uncovering hidden histories, or exploring the past, "Unearth A Story" underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings. It also emphasizes that every person and every community has stories waiting to be found and shared—through books, programs, and local knowledge. Summer Reading Program runs through the month of June.

We hope you will participate in our Summer Reading Program.

Summer Reading Program begins in:

Sign Up For Summer Reading Program by Age Group.

ADULTS

TEENS

LIONS

CUBS

Last day to sign up for Summer Reading Program is Sunday, June 21 at 11:59pm.

Reading Logs

Track your reading!

Each Reading Log contains 30 eggs to check off “x marks the spot” as noted:

CUBS (ages 2-5): Each egg = 1 book or 10 minutes (Board Books included)
LIONS, TEENS & ADULTS: Each egg = 10 minutes

One Reading Log (30 eggs) = 5 hours of reading!

Printed Reading Logs are available at the library.

Printable Reading Log

What counts as reading?

Books (Read alone, together with others, read on a video (such as Youtube) or read at Storytime)
Audiobooks (Great for car rides!)
Graphic novels, comics and manga
Magazine articles and newspapers

Reading together? Time counts for the reader and each person listening!

Attending a Summer Storytime? Stories read count for EACH participant present, parents included!

Bring your COMPLETED Reading Log into the Cushing Public Library and turn it in at the front desk for special rewards which include:

1 Journal sticker
1 Library Dollar*
1 Entry into the drawing for your age group's Grand Prize.

Please note: Each sticker awarded will represent 1 Library Dollar to spend.

*Library Dollars will be awarded when entering the Prize Shop on June 27 & June 29. For Prize shop details, see below or use the table of contents.

LAST DAY to turn in Reading Logs is Friday, JUNE 26 before 5:00pm closing time.

More Reading Logs will be available online & at the Cushing Public Library.

Important Dates

JUNE 1st: First Day you can pick up your Starter Packet at the Cushing Public Library front desk after you register online.

JUNE 8th-20th: Pick up FREE SWIM PARTY TICKETS at the Library for each Registered Summer Reading participant and their families. Must have a ticket to enter the SWIM PARTY on June 24th.

JUNE 21st: LAST DAY to sign up for Summer Reading Program.

JUNE 24th: FREE SWIM PARTY for each Summer Reading participant and their families. (Must have a SWIM TICKET to enter.) Tickets may be picked up at the Library June 8th-20th for each Summer Reading participant and their families.

JUNE 26th: LAST DAY to turn in Reading Logs!

JUNE 27th: Summer Reading Prize Shop, open from 10am to 12:30pm. For participants that turned in completed Reading Logs. Library Dollars will be awarded upon entering the Prize Shop.

One shopping trip per participant.

JUNE 29th: LAST DAY to spend Library Dollars at our Summer Reading Prize Shop from 10am to noon and 4pm to 6:30pm. For participants that turned in completed Reading Logs. Library Dollars will be awarded upon entering the Prize Shop.

June Calendar

Printable Calendar

Community Reading Goal:

Help Digby Dinosaur Through the Volcanos!

Our 2026 Community Reading Goal is 150,000 minutes of reading!

Help Digby pass each volcano in our Children's Room before they erupt by turning in completed Reading Logs! As a community we hope to combine the reading efforts of all participants to reach 150,000 minutes of reading.

How it works:

Library staff will add up all of the minutes represented by turned-in logs and Digby Dinosaur will travel around the room, leaving a trail of footprints. A volcano will erupt for every 10,000 minutes read.

How to help Digby Dinosaur:

Sign up for our Summer Reading Program online.
Read. (Includes: Reading alone. Reading together. Listening to audiobooks while you're traveling. Listening to someone reading a book on Youtube or at Storytime.)
Turn in reading logs at our front desk and visit the Children's Room often to see Digby's progress.

Activities this June

We have lots of fun activities planned for Summer Reading Program, including Dino BINGO, Dinosaur EXPLORE Day, a presentation by Mad Science and more. (details for these presentations are listed under the Age groups below)!

Click on the age groups below for details about activities and links to any event specific forms.

Some activities require registration due to limited space, supplies or seating.

<<< Enjoy our slide show advertising these fun events.

ALL Ages

Be sure to check each age group for age-specific activities!

Adopt a Dinosaur Day (Wednesdays in June)

Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24

All Ages

Choose your dinosaur during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm (cut off time 6:45pm - dinosaurs are sleeping)

Each Wednesday in June there will be 5 Dinosaurs available for adoption. Come to the front desk, choose your dinosaur and fill out the adoption papers. Take your dinosaur home and read to them to keep them alive. Feel free to post on social media how they are doing (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

Mad Science

Monday, June 15 at 5:30pm

ALL ages

Rope some rootin, tootin Raptors with Mad Science at their "Dino Rodeo" show. Howdy Mad Scientists! How'd you like to know what it would really be like to ride high in the saddle with dinosaurs from way back? Join us to find out!

Dino BINGO

Saturday, June 6, 10:00am-Noon

Get ready to roar! Welcome to Dino Bingo, where prehistoric fun meets the thrill of the win. Gather your herd, grab your cards, and mark off your favorite dinosaurs—from the mighty T-Rex to the long-necked Brachiosaurus. Will you be the first to fill your board and shout 'DINO BINGO!'? Let the adventures begin!

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Happy Little Dinosaurs & More Game Day

Saturday, June 13, 10:30am-12:30am

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Explore the many board and card games our Library has to offer! We will have several Dinosaur themed games including 'Happy Little Dinosaurs', as well as a variety of other titles. Come as a family or bring your friends!

Cushing Rotary Club Swim Party

Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30pm

(FREE SWIM TICKETS available for pick up at the Library from June 8th-20th.) Other details coming soon!

Cubs (ages 2-5)

Take & Make Craft Days (Tuesdays in June) (Cubs ages 3-5)

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23

Ages 3-16

Crafts available for pick up during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm

While supplies last.

Each Tuesday in June there will be a special dinosaur craft available to pick up and take home to create. Come to the front desk, ask for the "Take & Make Craft". Take your craft home and create it. Feel free to post on social media how they look (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

Adopt a Dinosaur Day (Wednesdays in June)

Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24

All Ages

Choose your dinosaur during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm (cut off time 6:45pm - dinosaurs are sleeping)

Each Wednesday in June there will be 5 Dinosaurs available for adoption. Come to the front desk, choose your dinosaur and fill out the adoption papers. Take your dinosaur home and read to them to keep them alive. Feel free to post on social media how they are doing (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

LEGO Club (Cubs ages 4-5)

Tuesday, June 2, 5:00-6:30pm

Ages 4-18

Bring your imaginations and build with our LEGOs!

Summer Storytime:

Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30am

Ages 2-5

Get ready for a Dino-Mite adventure! Pack up your little herbivores and carnivores (ages 2-5) for a morning of prehistoric fun. We’re stomping, roaring, and reading! Enjoy songs, stories and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Slightly older siblings are welcome to attend.

Dino BINGO

Saturday, June 6, 10:00am-Noon

Get ready to roar! Welcome to Dino Bingo, where prehistoric fun meets the thrill of the win. Gather your herd, grab your cards, and mark off your favorite dinosaurs—from the mighty T-Rex to the long-necked Brachiosaurus. Will you be the first to fill your board and shout 'DINO BINGO!'? Let the adventures begin!

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Toddler Music Time:

Monday, June 8 at 10:30am

For ages birth to 4 years. Slightly older siblings welcome.

Join us for a fun music time with special guest Miss Regina!

Happy Little Dinosaurs & More Game Day

Saturday, June 13, 10:30am-12:30am

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Explore the many board and card games our Library has to offer! We will have several Dinosaur themed games including 'Happy Little Dinosaurs', as well as a variety of other titles. Come as a family or bring your friends!

Mad Science

Monday, June 15 at 5:30pm

ALL ages

Rope some rootin, tootin Raptors with Mad Science at their "Dino Rodeo" show. Howdy Mad Scientiests! How'd you like to know what it would really be like to ride high in the saddle with dinosaurs from way back? Join us to find out!

Dinosaur EXPLORE Day:

Saturday, June 20 at 10:00am-12:00pm

Come & Go

For ages 3-12 years.

Explore the world of Dinosaurs! Unearth an egg to find out what is inside. Look under a microscope. Create a fossil and more!

Cushing Rotary Club Swim Party

Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30pm

(FREE SWIM TICKETS available for pick up at the Library from June 8th-20th.) Other details coming soon!

Lions (ages 6-12)

Take & Make Craft Days (Tuesdays in June)

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23

Ages 3-16

Crafts available for pick up during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm

While supplies last.

Each Tuesday in June there will be a special dinosaur craft available to pick up and take home to create. Come to the front desk, ask for the "Take & Make Craft". Take your craft home and create it. Feel free to post on social media how they look (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

Adopt a Dinosaur Day (Wednesdays in June)

Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24

All Ages

Choose your dinosaur during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm (cut off time 6:45pm - dinosaurs are sleeping)

Each Wednesday in June there will be 5 Dinosaurs available for adoption. Come to the front desk, choose your dinosaur and fill out the adoption papers. Take your dinosaur home and read to them to keep them alive. Feel free to post on social media how they are doing (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

Unearth Stories on COMICS PLUS! (June 1-30) (Lions & Teens)

Read books on Comics Plus, our digital library of comics, graphic novels and manga, to earn up to 4 Dino Badges!

June 1-30, read books on Comics Plus, fill out a Dino Badge sheet for up to 4 titles and turn in the sheets to collect Dino Badges.

Dino Badge packets, with Badge sheets, will be included in Summer Starter Packets. Extra Badge sheets will be available, if needed, at the Library's Circulation Desk. Limit of 4 badges per eligible participant.

LEGO Club:

Tuesday, June 2, 5:00-6:30pm

Ages 4-18

Bring your imaginations and build with our LEGOs!

Dino BINGO

Saturday, June 6, 10:00am-Noon

Get ready to roar! Welcome to Dino Bingo, where prehistoric fun meets the thrill of the win. Gather your herd, grab your cards, and mark off your favorite dinosaurs—from the mighty T-Rex to the long-necked Brachiosaurus. Will you be the first to fill your board and shout 'DINO BINGO!'? Let the adventures begin!

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Dinosaur Roll-A-Story Camp: (LIONS Age 8-12)

Tuesday, June 9, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Ages 8-12

Be inspired and learn how to quickly write your own dinosaur tale. Use dice and story prompts to help you start on your writing adventure with your prehistoric creature. All supplies provided. Snacks included. Upon completion of the camp, participants will take home their packet with the tools to encourage them to write more dinosaur tales.

Space is limited. Sign up required.

DINORAMA Craft: (LIONS Age 12)

Thursday, June 11, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Ages 12-18

It’s time to bring the Mesozoic era back to life! Join us for an exclusive, workshop where you’ll build your own Jurassic World dinosaur diorama. All supplies provided.

Space is limited. Sign up required.

Happy Little Dinosaurs & More Game Day:

Saturday, June 13, 10:30am-12:30am

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Explore the many board and card games our Library has to offer! We will have several Dinosaur themed games including 'Happy Little Dinosaurs', as well as a variety of other titles. Come as a family or bring your friends!

Mad Science:

Monday, June 15 at 5:30pm

ALL ages

Rope some rootin, tootin Raptors with Mad Science at their "Dino Rodeo" show. Howdy Mad Scientiests! How'd you like to know what it would really be like to ride high in the saddle with dinosaurs from way back? Join us to find out!

Dinosaur EXPLORE Day:

Saturday, June 20 at 10:00am-12:00pm

Come & Go

For ages 3-12 years.

Explore the world of Dinosaurs! Unearth an egg to find out what is inside. Look under a microscope. Create a fossil and more!

Cushing Rotary Club Swim Party:

Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30pm

(FREE SWIM TICKETS available for pick up at the Library from June 8th-20th.) Other details coming soon!

Teens (ages 13-18)

Teen activities are for ages 13-17. Participants that are 18 and entering their senior year of high school may participate as a Teen OR adult (not both).

Take & Make Craft Days (Tuesdays in June) (Teens ages 13-16)

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23

Ages 3-16

Crafts available for pick up Tuesdays during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm

While supplies last.

Each Tuesday in June there will be a special dinosaur craft available to pick up and take home to create. Come to the front desk, ask for the "Take & Make Craft". Take your craft home and create it. Feel free to post on social media how they look (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

Adopt a Dinosaur Day (Wednesdays in June)

Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24

All Ages

Choose your dinosaur during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm (cut off time 6:45pm - dinosaurs are sleeping)

Each Wednesday in June there will be 5 Dinosaurs available for adoption. Come to the front desk, choose your dinosaur and fill out the adoption papers. Take your dinosaur home and read to them to keep them alive. Feel free to post on social media how they are doing (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

Unearth Stories on COMICS PLUS! (June 1-30) (Lions & Teens)

Read books on Comics Plus, our digital library of comics, graphic novels and manga, to earn up to 4 Dino Badges!

June 1-30, read books on Comics Plus, fill out a Dino Badge sheet for up to 4 titles and turn in the sheets to collect Dino Badges.

Dino Badge packets, with Badge sheets, will be included in Summer Starter Packets. Extra Badge sheets will be available, if needed, at the Library's Circulation Desk. Limit of 4 badges per eligible participant.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, June 2, 5:00-6:30pm

Ages 4-18

Bring your imaginations and build with our LEGOs!

Dino BINGO

Saturday, June 6, 10:00am-Noon

Get ready to roar! Welcome to Dino Bingo, where prehistoric fun meets the thrill of the win. Gather your herd, grab your cards, and mark off your favorite dinosaurs—from the mighty T-Rex to the long-necked Brachiosaurus. Will you be the first to fill your board and shout 'DINO BINGO!'? Let the adventures begin!

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Dinosaur Diorama Craft:

Thursday, June 11, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Ages 12-18

It’s time to bring the Mesozoic era back to life! Join us for an exclusive, workshop where you’ll build your own Jurassic World dinosaur diorama. All supplies provided.

Space is limited. Sign up required.

Happy Little Dinosaurs & More Game Day

Saturday, June 13, 10:30am-12:30am

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Explore the many board and card games our Library has to offer! We will have several Dinosaur themed games including 'Happy Little Dinosaurs', as well as a variety of other titles. Come as a family or bring your friends!

Mad Science

Monday, June 15 at 5:30pm

ALL ages

Rope some rootin, tootin Raptors with Mad Science at their "Dino Rodeo" show. Howdy Mad Scientiests! How'd you like to know what it would really be like to ride high in the saddle with dinosaurs from way back? Join us to find out!

Hooks & Needles:

Wednesday, June 17, 5:00pm-6:30pm

TEENS & Adults

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or other fiber arts? We invite you to bring your project and stitch with us! All skill levels welcome.

Cushing Rotary Club Swim Party

Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30pm

(FREE SWIM TICKETS available for pick up at the Library from June 8th-20th.) Other details coming soon!

Anime & MANGA Club TEEN SRP Special Event

Thursday, June 25, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Limited spaces. Registration required. Sign up.

Teen Summer Reading participants (13-18) only.

Explore dinosaurs through the manga Dinosaur Sanctuary by Itaru Kinoshita! Join us for a book-club-style group discussion and a step-by-step dinosaur drawing session.
Registered participants can pick up a FREE copy of Volume 1 at the library, starting June 15, to read before the event.

Adults (ages 18+)

Adopt a Dinosaur Day (Wednesdays in June)

Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24

All Ages

Choose your dinosaur during Regular Library Hours, 9:00am - 7:00pm (cut off time 6:45pm - dinosaurs are sleeping)

Each Wednesday in June there will be 5 Dinosaurs available for adoption. Come to the front desk, choose your dinosaur and fill out the adoption papers. Take your dinosaur home and read to them to keep them alive. Feel free to post on social media how they are doing (optional). #cushingpubliclibrarysrp26

Book Buzz Book Club

Thursday, June 4, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Ages 18+

Come see what the buzz is all about as we will be discussing the book “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi. Light refreshments will be served.

Mad Science

Monday, June 15 at 5:30pm

ALL ages

Rope some rootin, tootin Raptors with Mad Science at their "Dino Rodeo" show. Howdy Mad Scientiests! How'd you like to know what it would really be like to ride high in the saddle with dinosaurs from way back? Join us to find out!

Dino BINGO

Saturday, June 6, 10:00am-Noon

Get ready to roar! Welcome to Dino Bingo, where prehistoric fun meets the thrill of the win. Gather your herd, grab your cards, and mark off your favorite dinosaurs—from the mighty T-Rex to the long-necked Brachiosaurus. Will you be the first to fill your board and shout 'DINO BINGO!'? Let the adventures begin!

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Happy Little Dinosaurs & More Game Day

Saturday, June 13, 10:30am-12:30am

Come-&-Go

ALL ages

Explore the many board and card games our Library has to offer! We will have several Dinosaur themed games including 'Happy Little Dinosaurs', as well as a variety of other titles. Come as a family or bring your friends!

Color & Coffee Stress Reliever

Tuesday, June 23, 5:30-6:30pm

Come-&-Go, Ages 18+

This is a great time for adults to enjoy a time of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Some coloring supplies and coloring pages will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own. Light refreshments will be served.

Cushing Rotary Club Swim Party

Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30pm

(FREE SWIM TICKETS available for pick up at the Library from June 8th-20th.) Other details coming soon!

Swim Party

The Cushing Rotary Club will be hosting a Summer Reading Swim Party on June 24th at 6:30pm for participants and their families!

FREE Swim Party tickets required. Each Summer Reading Participant and their families may pick up their FREE SWIM TICKETS at the Library Front Desk from June 8th-20th. More details coming soon.

Grand Prizes

Each completed Reading Log turned in earns an entry into the Grand Prize for the participant's age group.
On June 30th, winners will be selected for each age group by random drawing from eligible entries and will be contacted by phone.

The Grand Prizes:

Cubs: Dinosaur Bundle (Triceratops plush, Smithsonian Kids: Digging for Dinosaurs book and Assembly Dinosaur Toy Set)

Lions: Thames & Kosmos Code+Control Dinosaur Robot REX Kit

Teens: National Geographic Rock Tumbler Kit

Adults: $70 Hilltop Greenhouse Gift Certificate

Summer Reading Prize Shop

Spend your Library Dollars!

Participants who have earned Library Dollars can use them at our Prize Shop on June 27 or June 29.

One shopping trip per participant.

The Prize Shop will be open AFTER the Summer Reading Program has ended.

Saturday, June 27, open from 10am to 12:30pm

Monday, June 29, open from 10am to 12:00pm and 4:00-6:30pm

An assortment of prizes will be available for all four age groups.

Prices will vary from 1 Library Dollar (5 hours of reading) to 5 Library Dollars (25 hours of reading).

In June, check out the display at the library for a sneak peek at what you can buy at the Prize Shop. Parents and caregivers will be responsible for helping their children select age appropriate prizes. Some prizes may have restrictions, such as limit one per participant or for Teens and Adults only.

Participants will receive their Library Dollars when they enter the Prize Shop. Library Dollars must be spent during the visit in which they are awarded. Participants will not be able to shop at the Prize Shop over multiple days.

Items are limited to what is in stock at the time a participant visits the shop. The library cannot guarantee any prize item's availability and will not reserve prizes or take rain-checks.