Lincoln County Public Library Summer Reading Time Machine 2026: 7 decades of stories, one unforgettable summer! Elementary Programs (Rising 1st - 5th Grade). Summer Reading Kickoff! Citizens Center Tuesday, June 9 6:00 - 8:00pm. Join us for games, a live DJ, face painting and more as we kick-off Summer Reading! Register to read and win fantastic raffle prizes this summer! Program Descriptions: Play Ball! (1967): Step up to the plate and read your way to the big leagues! Join us for a week celebrating all things athletic! In addition to sports-themed sand art, magnets and sun visors don't forget to pick up a book, earn your minutes, and knock it out of the park this summer! Discover America (1974): From sea to shining sea, there's a whole country waiting to be explored — and it starts at the library! We'll be diving into the stories, history, people, and places that make America's 250th anniversary amazing. Visit the Oregon Trail, pan for gold, design pottery and discover something new about the incredible country we call home! Make Tracks! (1988): We are on the trail of the most amazing creatures — from the tiny paw prints of backyard critters to the thundering footsteps of mighty dinosaurs! Who knows what you'll discover when you follow the tracks? Help create fossils, amber slime and so much more! Don't forget to grab a cool animal book to earn your stripes! Camp Read-a-lot (1994): Venus Flytrap puppets, bottle lanterns and cool terrariums are just some of the awesome things you will create. At Camp Read-a-Lot, the adventures are endless. Dive into tales of outdoor survival, silly cabin pranks, magical forests, and friendships that last a lifetime. Get a Clue (2000): Calling all detectives, sleuths, and super solvers! The mysteries are piling up and only the best readers can crack the case. Dive into sneaky whodunits, puzzling adventures, and stories full of twists and surprises. Remember to join us for our mysterious decoder, Morse code and fingerprint crafts! Fizz, Boom, Read (2014): This summer, we're mixing reading with science. Come make a pendulum, fizzy bath bombs, and colorful geodes! Discover books about volcanoes, crazy experiments, outer space, creepy crawlies, and more. Every book you read is like a brand-new experiment — you never know what amazing thing you'll discover next! Schedule (All sessions 3pm to 5pm): West Lincoln (Mondays): June 15 Play Ball; June 22 Fizz, Boom, Read; June 29 Discover America; July 13 Camp Read-a-lot; July 20 Make Tracks; July 27 Get a Clue. Shanklin (Wednesdays): June 17 Fizz, Boom, Read; June 24 Discover America; July 1 Make Tracks; July 15 Play Ball; July 22 Get a Clue; July 29 Camp Read-a-lot. Jonas (Thursdays): June 18 Make Tracks; June 25 Play Ball; July 2 Discover America; July 16 Get a Clue; July 23 Camp Read-a-lot; July 30 Fizz, Boom, Read. Lincoln County Public Library 704-735-8044. Visit mylincolnlibrary.org for information on special summer reading performers.

Summer Reading Opportunities

PCIS Webmaster

May 14, 2026

Lincoln County Public Library invites rising 1st through 5th graders to participate in the 2026 Summer Reading Time Machine. The program features weekly themed activities including sports, history, science, and mystery. The kickoff event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Citizens Center. Weekly sessions will be held at West Lincoln (Mondays), Shanklin (Wednesdays), and Jonas (Thursdays) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Please visit the library website at mylincolnlibrary.org for registration information and specific dates.