Summer Reading Program
Plant A Seed, Read!
June 1 - July 31, 2026
Join Santa Clara County Library District's Summer Reading Program: "Plant A Seed, Read!" and grow with the library this summer! Sprout new ideas by picking up a great book, learn, and have fun at library events. Our program this year offers something for everyone, including adults, teens, and children. All are invited to join June 1 through July 31. It’s free and fun for all ages!
Look Forward To
- Events for kids, teens, and adults including crafts, book clubs, and more!
- Earn badges all summer by logging your reading and activities in Beanstack.
- Earn a prize* for reading 5 books and completing one activity this summer!
*Prizes will be available starting August 1 while supplies last.
How To Join
- Beginning May 1, you can sign up for the reading challenge online in Beanstack. You can also download the Beanstack app for your mobile device.
- Beginning June 1, log in on Beanstack or pick up a reading log in the Library to start tracking your progress.
- June 1 to July 31, earn badges by reading and completing activities!
Featured Events
There's always something going on at SCCLD. Take a look at some of our online Summer events.
All events are FREE!
Summer Events
Lunch at the Library
Lunch Meals for Kids ages 0-18 years old
No Sign-up Needed
Morgan Hill Library
Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 7
Monday-Friday from 12-1 pm
While Supplies Last
Gilroy Library
Monday, June 15 - Friday, August 7
Monday-Friday from 1-2 pm
While Supplies Last
The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Summer Book Lists
Plant a Seed, Read - Children's Books @SCCLD
Plant a Seed, Read - Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction @SCCLD
Plant a Seed, Read - Adult Fiction Books @SCCLD
Plant a Seed, Read - Adult Non-Fiction Books @SCCLD
Explore the Online Library
Online Library Resources
eBooks & Audiobooks
eMovies, TV, & eMusic
eMagazines & Newspapers
Track Your Progress with Beanstack
Sign up on Beanstack for the Summer Reading Challenge to log your reading and activities and earn badges. Download the app or log in on a computer to get started!