2026 Adult Summer Reading Club: Pages & Prizes
Monday, June 22nd - Friday, August 28th
Summer Reading's theme this year is "Plant a Seed, Read." Just as a farm grows food that nourishes our bodies, a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. You can participate online through Beanstack or by visiting the library to log your books with our staff.
It's easy to participate:
- You read (or listen to audiobooks).
- You write (your name and a review).
- You enter (for prizes).
FAQ
When is Summer Reading?
Monday, June 22nd - Friday, August 28th
Who can participate?
All adults with a valid SAILS library card can enter the Summer Reading Challenge. Kids, teens, and babies & toddlers have their own programs!
How do I enter the drawings for bi-weekly prizes?
Log at least one book on Beanstack or by dropping off a Reading Log at the library before an upcoming bi-weekly prize drawing to be automatically eligible for that gift card (listed below). Reading Logs can be downloaded here or picked up at the library. Participants can only win one bi-weekly prize.
How do I enter the Grand Prize Drawing for the Kindle Fire?
Log at least one book on Beanstack before the drawing on Friday, August 28th. All readers will be eligible for the Grand Prize, whether you have won a bi-weekly drawing or not.
Prizes
Throughout the summer, we will have bi-weekly prize drawings; to be eligible for a bi-weekly drawing, participants must log at least one book via Beanstack or at the Library in the 2 week period. All prizes must be picked up at the Library.
July 11th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to Gunther Tooties
July 25th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to That Bloomin' Place
August 8th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to Dairy Twist
August 22nd Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to A Fork in the Road
Grand Prize Drawing (August 28th): Kindle Fire HD8 Tablet
Participants are limited to one (1) bi-weekly prize. All participants, regardless of any other prizes won, will be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing.
July 25th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to That Bloomin' Place
August 8th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to Dairy Twist
August 22nd Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to A Fork in the Road
Grand Prize Drawing (August 28th): Kindle Fire HD8 Tablet
Participants are limited to one (1) bi-weekly prize. All participants, regardless of any other prizes won, will be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing.
All biweekly prizes are sponsored by the generous support of the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
Events
Plant a Seed, Read
Monday, July 6th at 6:15 p.m.
Every story begins as a seed! In this interactive workshop with Gabrielle Esposito you'll brainstorm and develop a story idea that you can continue to grow beyond the session. Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
Monday, July 6th at 6:15 p.m.
Every story begins as a seed! In this interactive workshop with Gabrielle Esposito you'll brainstorm and develop a story idea that you can continue to grow beyond the session. Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
Goodbye Lawn
Wednesday, July 15th at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an enlightening lecture, "Goodbye Lawn," where we'll explore innovative alternatives to traditional grassy lawns for a more sustainable and visually appealing landscaping experience. This session will cover lawn reduction techniques, delve into the fascinating world of soil science, and inspire you to move beyond the conventional grass-covered yard.
Wednesday, July 15th at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an enlightening lecture, "Goodbye Lawn," where we'll explore innovative alternatives to traditional grassy lawns for a more sustainable and visually appealing landscaping experience. This session will cover lawn reduction techniques, delve into the fascinating world of soil science, and inspire you to move beyond the conventional grass-covered yard.
Craft Night: Book Vase
Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Join our very own Sarah Nelson and learn how to transform an old hardback book into a beautiful vase for a floral arrangement! Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Join our very own Sarah Nelson and learn how to transform an old hardback book into a beautiful vase for a floral arrangement! Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
August Events
To be announced!
Check back soon to see the great events we have lined up for this August.
To be announced!
Check back soon to see the great events we have lined up for this August.
Monday Movie Matinee Special Showings
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
- July 6th - Greenhouse by Joost: Extending a lifetime's worth of zero-waste activism, visionary designer Joost Bakker devises the Future Food System, a self-sufficient residence that provides shelter, food and energy while reusing any by-products. Starring Joost Bakker, Jo Barrett, and Matt Stone. 95 minutes. Unrated.
- July 20th - The Gardener (2016): Shortly before his passing at the age of 86, influential gardener and horticulturist Frank Cabot recounts his personal quest for perfection at Les Quatre Vents, his twenty-acre English style garden and summer estate. Starring Francis Cabot, Anne Cabot, Adrienne Clarkson. 90 minutes. Rated: G.
- August 3rd - Growing Through COVID-19: During the 2020 pandemic, one small family run Garden Center fights to stay in business and witnesses thousands of new customers discover the healing powers of gardening for the first time. Starring: Dan Russell Skehan and Elizabeth Russell-Skehan. 90 minutes. Rated: G
- August 17th - A Year in Burgundy: This film follows seven wine-making families in the Burgundy region of France through the course of a full year, and delves into the cultural and creative process of making wine, as well as its deep ties to the land. Starring: Martine Saunier. 91 minutes. Unrated.
The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and your local library.
