Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is excited to celebrate Summer Reading 2026 with you! Our annual summer reading challenge, open to individuals aged 0–18, runs from June 1 to August 15, 2026. It’s the perfect way to keep minds active, imaginations soaring, and reading skills strong all summer long.

2026 Theme: Universe of Stories

This year’s theme invites readers to blast off on a reading adventure that spans galaxies of imagination, discovery, and creativity. Whether you love space, science, fantasy, or stories grounded here on Earth, each book will transport you to a new world of wonder. Explore the universe—one page at a time!

More information coming soon.