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
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.
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.
Create your own plant that never needs watering.
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!
Teens are invited to an Animal Crossing–inspired real-life event featuring a variety of cozy, island-style activities! Take part in themed crafts, mini games, and more. Registrations opening soon!
Paint colorful creations using watercolor techniques and take home your finished masterpiece.
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!
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!
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.
Get up close with amazing reptiles at our Creature Teachers event! Learn all about snakes, lizards, and other fascinating cold-blooded creatures through an interactive, hands-on experience that’s fun for all ages. Presented by Creature Teachers Oregon.
Bring in plants, cuttings, or seeds to swap, discover new greenery, and connect with fellow plant lovers.
Design a colorful Melted Bead Garden by turning vibrant beads into fun floral creations. Available during business hours, while supplies last.
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.
Join the Book Bunch as we read a new book each month, then gather for a social to talk about it. A free copy of the book can be picked up from the library anytime the month it releases during regular business hours (while supplies last!). The social will be held at 6:30pm at the Library. Join us for refreshments, discussion of the book that was read, and an opportunity to get the next month’s book early!
Become fossil-digging paleontologists and learn how to reassemble a complete dinosaur from just a few pieces. Topics include adaptations, fossil evidence, fossil formation and paleontology.
Hear from guest speakers about local resources and support services. Please RSVP for childcare.
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with an End of Summer Party featuring carnival games, snow cones, face painting, prizes, and more.!
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.
