Summer Reading Programs

Plant a Seed, Read

Libraries grow ideas that nourish our minds. This summer join our Plant a Seed, Read summer reading program! Discover books, challenges, prizes, and fun events for all ages at the library.

Start Date: Monday, June 15th
End Date: Friday, August 7th

A whimsical illustration with the text "PLANT A SEED, READ" above a teal book. A worm, a sunflower seed character, a chicken with a chick, a bee, and a butterfly surround the book, which is nestled among flowers and plants.
Egg and Seed reading a book on a blue blanket with a red barn in the background.

Children's

This program is designed for ages 3-12 (kids ages 11 & 12 may participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program but not both).

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Cactus wearing sunglasses in a pot. Block words Plant a seed, Read.

Teen

This program is designed for ages 11-18 (kids ages 11 & 12 may participate in the Children's Summer Reading Program but not both).

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Bookopoly logo with a ladybug and apple, featuring the text "Plant a Seed, Read" and "2026 Adult Summer Reading" with illustrations of an open book, plants, and a person reading.

Adult

This program is designed for adults age 18 & up to encourage life-long reading habits.

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Meet Our Sponsors

Altitude Trampoline Park, Amherst Country Club, Amherst Garden Center, Balin Books, Bedford Fields, Chick fil-A - Nashua, Chuckster's NH Family Fun Park, Chunky's - Manchester, The Common Man - Ashland, County Stores, Discovery Museum, Friends of the Amherst Town Library, Gibson's Bookstore, Great NH Restaurants, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Hayward's Family Ice Cream of Milford, Hayward's Ice Cream - Merrimack, Monadnock Oil & Vinegar, Moulton's Market, New Hampshire PBS, NH - Fisher Cats, Ocean State Job Lot - Milford, Patio Barn, Toyland - Milford, TreeTop Adventures