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2026 Teen Summer Reading Club: Reading Dragons
Monday, June 22 - Friday, August 28
Books & More Wait at Your Library!
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Things to do this summer:
Swoop into a world of adventure where your reading helps you grow mighty dragons. Read, collect, trade, and play! |
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FAQs
Who can participate in Summer Reading?
Everyone! Kids and teens each have their own Read & Bead Club. Babies and toddlers not yet in Kindergarten can join 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Adults can join Pages & Prizes.
How do I participate and earn Dragon Cards?
- Visit the Library and pick up your Starter Card set.
- Track your reading time in any way you want (on Beanstack, on paper, with an app, etc.).
- Earn one set of Dragon Cards for every 2 hours you read and visit the Library to select your set. Each set has four cards: Egg, Baby, Teen, and Adult.
- You can also earn three LIMITED EDITION cards by completing challenges at the Library. Visit with a staff member to learn more!
- Challenge friends to Reading Dragon games, trade sets, or hoard your collection like a dragon!
What games can I play with my Cards?
Earth, Fire, Water, Go!
For 2 players. Each player needs 3 cards, one of each color. Fire beats Earth, Earth beats Water, Water beats Fire. Without showing their opponent each player will select one of their cards to play. Then at the same time players will lay down their selected card. The same color/element means a tie.
For 2 players. Each player needs 3 cards, one of each color. Fire beats Earth, Earth beats Water, Water beats Fire. Without showing their opponent each player will select one of their cards to play. Then at the same time players will lay down their selected card. The same color/element means a tie.
Egg Hoard
Best for 2-5 players. There should be at least 12 cards in play for every player (ex. 2 players need 24 cards, 3 players need 36 cards, etc). Shuffle all cards then deal evenly among players, face down. Starting with the player on the dealer’s left, each person flips up one card and places it in the center of the table. If the card is an egg, SLAP the pile. First player to slap the egg wins all of the cards in the center and builds their hoard. When you run out of your original pile shuffle the cards you’ve won and keep playing. If you run out of cards, you’re out of the game. If a player slaps a card that is NOT an egg, they must give one card to the player who put down the card they slapped. Slap until someone has ALL of the cards and is declared the winner!
TIP: Write you name on your cards so you know which are yours at the end of each game!
Best for 2-5 players. There should be at least 12 cards in play for every player (ex. 2 players need 24 cards, 3 players need 36 cards, etc). Shuffle all cards then deal evenly among players, face down. Starting with the player on the dealer’s left, each person flips up one card and places it in the center of the table. If the card is an egg, SLAP the pile. First player to slap the egg wins all of the cards in the center and builds their hoard. When you run out of your original pile shuffle the cards you’ve won and keep playing. If you run out of cards, you’re out of the game. If a player slaps a card that is NOT an egg, they must give one card to the player who put down the card they slapped. Slap until someone has ALL of the cards and is declared the winner!
TIP: Write you name on your cards so you know which are yours at the end of each game!
Dragon Battle
For 2 players. Each player needs 4+ dragon cards. Players shuffle their cards and places them face down. Players draw a card from the top of their pile and place it face up for a battle. Determine the winner by the card color/element (as above). If both dragons are the same color, look at the age (Egg, Baby, Teen, or Adult); the oldest Dragon wins. If the cards match in color AND age, draw and play again until one player wins. The winner gets ALL cards from that round. Play until one player runs out of cards. Whoever has won the most cards wins the game! Be sure to give your opponent their cards back when you’re done playing.
TIP: Write you name on your cards so you know which are yours at the end of each game!
For 2 players. Each player needs 4+ dragon cards. Players shuffle their cards and places them face down. Players draw a card from the top of their pile and place it face up for a battle. Determine the winner by the card color/element (as above). If both dragons are the same color, look at the age (Egg, Baby, Teen, or Adult); the oldest Dragon wins. If the cards match in color AND age, draw and play again until one player wins. The winner gets ALL cards from that round. Play until one player runs out of cards. Whoever has won the most cards wins the game! Be sure to give your opponent their cards back when you’re done playing.
TIP: Write you name on your cards so you know which are yours at the end of each game!
Can I trade my Cards?
Yes! But be sure about your trade. The Library cannot replace your cards.
What do I need to read for school?
All Pembroke Public School Students may visit the school's Summer Learning page for elementary, middle, and high school required reading and suggested resources, activities, and links to engage children and teens in math and reading throughout the summer.
Pembroke Public Schools Summer Assignments
As of May 11, 2026, PPS lists are not yet available.
All Pembroke Public School Students may visit the Summer Information Quick Links for elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Pembroke High School Students
Visit PHS's Summer Work page to review reading and assignment requirements for your upcoming grade and/or classes. Translations of some documents are available in Arabic (عربي), Portuguese (Português), and/or Spanish (Español).
Pembroke Community Middle School Students
Rising 7th and 8th grade students are expected to select and read any book, then answer six selected questions.
The questions and recommended book list are on the PCMS Summer Reading page and are available in Arabic (عربي), Portuguese (Português), and Spanish (Español). Need other recommendations? Visit our Quick Picks for Middle School list!
The questions and recommended book list are on the PCMS Summer Reading page and are available in Arabic (عربي), Portuguese (Português), and Spanish (Español). Need other recommendations? Visit our Quick Picks for Middle School list!
Elementary Students Entering Grades 1 - 3
The PPS Summer Literacy page provides 6 weeks of resources that you can use to review literacy skills with your child, including games and printable practice sheets.
Elementary Students Entering Grades K - 6
Two recommended reading lists (linked below) are available for all students; these lists were created as a collaboration between the local schools and your library.
Students also have access to LexiaCore5, an online reading skills program.
Students also have access to LexiaCore5, an online reading skills program.
The above two lists are PDF documents. If you do not see anything after clicking/tapping, please check your downloads folder.
Math Practice for Students Entering Grade 1 - 7
Students in K - 6 in Pembroke Public Schools have access to enVision for math practice and will continue to have access over the summer (entering grades 1 - 7). Access enVison from the school webpage.
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.
Reading Dragons & Friends was created by our friends at the Dover Public Library in Dover, OH.
