Summer Reading 2026

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This summer, the Essex Library Association offers an adult summer reading program that spans the globe!

image of the earth surrounded by books in a cartoon styleHere is how it works:

Register HERE for summer reading. Pick up an adult summer reading brochure at the Library. Read a book by an author from or about one or more of the seven continents: North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and Antarctica. Mark all the locations you’ve read on your map throughout the program.

By registering, you will be automatically enrolled in a weekly prize drawing as well as the grand prize drawing. The program runs from June 1 to August 15, with a grand prize drawing on August 17.

Not sure what to read? Email Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinhart@essexlib.org for book suggestions or peruse a booklist tailored for adult summer reading.

The Essex Library Association thanks the following list of business sponsors for their collaboration with the adult summer reading program.