The 2026 Cobb Public Library Summer Reading program takes place from June 1-July 30, and pre-registration continues leading up to four kickoff celebrations on May 30.
Those events will place from 4-6 p.m. at Gritters South Cobb Regional Library, Switzer Library and West Cobb Regional Library.
Here’s more about what it’s all about:
Cobb Library’s Summer Reading Program is an all-ages reading program designed to spark community connection, strengthen family bonds, and turn every page into a shared adventure.
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Children: Lay the foundation for lifelong literacy by reading and learning together. Interacting with books—even with infants—boosts word recognition, expands vocabulary, and builds vital social-emotional connections.
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Students: Prevent the “summer slide.” Students can lose up to three months of reading and math skills over the break. Keep your student engaged and learning while they earn rewards and build community!
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Adults: Take a moment to reset and rediscover the joy of reading. Reading for pleasure is a proven way to relieve stress and keep your mind sharp.
To sign up online follow these instructions:
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Create an account on Beanstack and join Summer Reading.
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Log minutes read and/or activities completed to earn Bingo.
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One Bingo earns you a prize at your library and an entry into the grand prize drawing.
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Black out your Bingo board for another entry into the grand prize drawing (or a second prize for children).
If you’d rather do this the old-fashioned paper way:
For more information on the Summer Reading Program, click here.
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