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Summer Reading 2026

Plant A Seed, Read 2026

Get ready for Plant A Seed, Read this summer with Umatilla Public Library’s free Summer Reading Program! Open to kids, teens, and adults, this adventure-packed program encourages you to read, explore, and win prizes!

Sign Up: Visit the library or register below to get started.
Win Prizes: The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
Events & Activities: Enjoy fun programs and events for all ages throughout the summer.

Reading Challenges

Summer Reading Events

June 2026

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
10:00 am11:00 am

Curiosity Club is the place for kids ages 5–12 to create, explore, and discover! Each session features hands-on fun like crafts, scavenger hunts, games, and more.

Monday, June 8, 2026
10:00 am11:00 am

Join us for Baby Storytime. Each session features a story followed by a fun activity like baby sign language, sensory play, and more. Perfect for children 0-24 months to learn, play, and explore together!

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2:00 pm3:00 pm

Paint a ceramic pot and plant your own greenery to take home!
Registrations will open soon.

Thursday, June 11, 2026
10:00 am11:00 am

This storytime is perfect for ages 2–5, each session includes a fun story followed by a hands-on activity like crafts, sensory play, and more.

Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 am5:00 pm

Design your own unique mosaic artwork using colorful beans

Friday, June 12, 2026
4:00 pm5:00 pm

Dessert First is a sweet program for ages 5–12 where kids will make a different dessert each session while creating their very own recipe book to take home!

Monday, June 15, 20269:00 amFriday, June 19, 20265:00 pm

Design your own coasters made from canvas and yarn. Available during business hours, while supplies last.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:00 am11:00 am

Curiosity Club is the place for kids ages 5–12 to create, explore, and discover! Each session features hands-on fun like crafts, scavenger hunts, games, and more.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12:00 pm1:00 pm

Tiny Bites is a tasty adventure for ages 2–5! Kids will make fun snacks, explore new foods, and create their very own recipe book along the way. Parents are invited to join us at the library for lunch and enjoy the fun together!

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
2:00 pm5:00 pm

Create your own Gnome Terrarium by sculpting clay gnomes and building a miniature world. Registrations opening soon.

Monday, June 29, 20269:00 amWednesday, July 1, 20265:00 pm

Sew your own Emotional Support Chicken out of colorful fabric and create the perfect quirky companion to take home. Available during business hours, while supplies last.

Summer Reading is Here!

Join us June 1–July 31 for our Summer Reading Program: Plant A Seed, Read! Enjoy fun activities, prizes, and events for all ages. 

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