Summer Reading 2026

Read and Bead Returns!

Children

Summer Reading begins on Wednesday, June 24th.

This year, you only have to keep track of the days you read at least 20 minutes. Check the chart and trade up for the beads you want!

Each time you come into the library, you will earn a raffle to drop in the jar with the prize of your choice. You can also put in a ticket for the weekly book drawing.

When you fill half of your log book, you get a special scratch-off ticket for a treat in town!

Join us at the end of the summer for our Ice Cream and Henna Tattoo party, Tuesday, August 12th at 1:00pm.

Teens

The teen kickoff is Thursday, June 25th at 5:30pm.

Come watch the movie "Wicked for Good"...Rising 6th graders and up: Come dressed as your favorite Wicked character, a Shizz University student or just dress comfortably. A few snacks will be provided.

Summer Reading: This year, you only have to keep track of the days you read at least 20 minutes. Certain milestones earn you a prize and each time you come into the library you will earn tickets for the weekly book drawing and for one of the teen prizes at the end of the summer!

How can I earn tickets?

Come to the library
Attend a library program

Summer Reading is supported by the Friends of Princeton Public Library - thank you!

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jun 24
Summer Reading Begins!
2 Town Hall Dr
RSVP
Jun 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
If you haven't already signed up, stop by the library! Summer Reading available for kids, teens and adults.
Thu, Jun 25
Summer Reading Teen Kickoff
2 Town Hall Dr
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Jun 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Come watch Wicked for Good, have some snacks and hang out with your friends to kick off the Summer Reading Season! Rising 6th graders and up
Tue, Jul 07
Leather & Macrame Plant Hanger
2 Town Hall Dr
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Jul 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Make a plant hanger with leather and a bit of macrame. All materials and tools provided. Rising 6th grade and up
Wed, Jul 08
Teen and Adult Learn to Draw a Portrait
2 Town Hall Dr
RSVP
Jul 08, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Violet Abady will guide you through the process. Rising 6th grade and up
Thu, Jul 09
Kids Grass Head Planter - Ages 5-11
2 Town Hall Dr
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Jul 09, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Kids, come make a grass head planter and when the grass sprouts, you can give it a haircut.
Thu, Jul 16
Teen and Adult Book Planter
2 Town Hall Dr
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Jul 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Using a discarded book, create a planter with a fake succulent. Rising 6th grade and up
Sat, Jul 18
Kids Wonderland Tea Party - Ages 4-11
2 Town Hall Dr
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Jul 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Dress as a Wonderland character, wear a crazy hat or dress in fancy tea attire. Light refreshments and games in the Gazebo on the common. Please RSVP
Wed, Jul 22
Learn to Paint an Axolotl
2 Town Hall Dr
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Jul 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Violet Abady will walk you through a step by step painting of an axolotl.
Thu, Jul 30
Teen Bean Mosaics
2 Town Hall Dr
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Jul 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Using different colored beans, create a mosaic masterpiece. Rising 6th grade and up
Wed, Aug 05
Needle felted goose
2 Town Hall Dr
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Aug 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Make an adorable felted goose using wool, cotton fabric, and an embroidery hoop. All materials and tools will be provided. Rising 6th grade and up
Thu, Aug 06
Owl Pellet Dissection - Ages 5-11
2 Town Hall Dr
RSVP
Aug 06, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
We will dissect some owl pellets and learn a little about owls. Space is limited, please RSVP. Please sign each child up separately.
Sat, Aug 08
Kid's Cookbook Club
2 Town Hall Dr
RSVP
Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Cook something using farm fresh ingredients and bring it to the Library for an outdoor meal together.
Wed, Aug 12
Summer Reading Ends - Ice Cream Social & Henna Tattoos
2 Town Hall Dr
RSVP
Aug 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2 Town Hall Dr, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Celebrate the end of summer reading with ice cream and a henna tattoo by Wicked Good Henna! No need to RSVP