Summer Reading Challenge
Dive into the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge!
Explore the Great Lakes through reading this summer with our themed reading challenge. Complete your challenge sheet by reading at least one book from each category, or finish all five challenges from one lake.
Submit your completed sheet to your local branch by Saturday, September 5, 2026 for a chance to win a YETI Water Bottle.
Pick up your challenge sheet at your local branch or download it here and start reading your way across the Great Lakes!
Need help choosing books?
Visit our Great Lakes Reading Challenge Suggestion List for curated reading recommendations tailored to every challenge category. You will find plenty of ideas to help you complete the challenge and discover new favourites along the way.
Looking for more inspiration?
Visit our Find your Next Book page to explore staff picks, award-winning titles, "best of" book lists, and more resources to help you discover your next great read.
Find Books for the Challenge
Looking for your next Great Lakes Reading Challenge title? Explore our Great Lakes Reading Challenge Suggestion List for hand-picked recommendations that match every challenge category.
What's Next
Join a Book Club
Join one of our book clubs and connect with others who love to read and discover new favourites.
Browse the Catalogue
Discover new stories and old favourites waiting on our shelves and online.
More Programs
Discover even more opportunities by exploring our full list of adult programs.
Get a Library Card
With your library card, you can borrow items, access our online collections, and enjoy everything the library has to offer.