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.

Need help choosing books? Visit www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/nextbook for reading suggestions tailored to the challenge categories.

Pick up your challenge sheet at your local branch or download it here and start reading your way across the Great Lakes!

Find Your Next Great Read

Looking for inspiration? Discover staff picks, reading challenges, and book club favourites to help you choose your next adventure.

Next Book

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.

Book Clubs

Browse the Catalogue

Discover new stories and old favourites waiting on our shelves and online.

Catalogue

More Programs

Discover even more opportunities by exploring our full list of adult programs.

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.

Kawartha Lakes Public Library
P.O. Box 9000, 190 Kent Street West
Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 2Y6
Phone: 705-324-9411 ext 1291
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