“One World, Many Stories” is the 2026 Summer Reading Program theme.
From Monday, June 1, through Thursday, July 16, the Oskaloosa Public Library will be hosting the 2026 Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults, with programs inside the Library and outside in the Reading Garden. Throughout the summer, all ages will use books to "travel" weekly to Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, United States, Central America and Canada, and Australia.
From Monday, June 1, through Thursday, July 16, the Oskaloosa Public Library will be hosting the 2026 Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults, with programs inside the Library and outside in the Reading Garden. Throughout the summer, all ages will use books to "travel" weekly to Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, United States, Central America and Canada, and Australia.
The
Oskaloosa Public Library’s Summer Reading Program goals are to
encourage all ages to read and to provide opportunities for learning and
enjoyment for all. It is our desire that each participant leaves the Library not only
with a lasting excitement for reading, but also having new knowledge and experiences.
Last summer, 485
children, 105 teens, and 307 adults participated in the program, reading over 26,000
hours. This was 11 more participants and 3,519 more hours than 2025. With your
help, we’re excited to increase those numbers in 2026!
