Summer Reading
Summer Reading Video
All About Summer Reading 2026
Travel through time this summer at Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) as we host our 2026 Endless Eras, Endless Stories Summer Reading Program. In partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), this year's program invites readers of all ages to explore new worlds through books, earn prizes along the way, and enjoy special events throughout the summer.
Prizes are available for pick-up starting June 10. Learn more about our new prize schedule below.
Join the Challenge Online
Earning prizes is now easier with Beanstack! Track and log your reading online or through the mobile app. Already have a Beanstack account? Sign in to your existing account to start logging. If you prefer logging on paper, you can download a paper reading log by clicking here or grab one from your local branch.
This year, we have simplified how you earn rewards. Instead of tracking minutes, you simply track the days you read:
- 10 Days: Earn your first prize tier
- 25 Days: Earn your second prize tier.
- 45 Days: Earn your final prize tier.
Every day you read counts! Click here to learn how to link your CCSD Beanstack account to your CCPL Beanstack account.
Track Your Reading with Beanstack
Track and log your reading online or through the mobile app. All Chicora students can access their Beanstack account through the ClassLink app. If you prefer logging on paper, you can download a paper reading log by clicking here or grab one from your local branch.
Prize Schedule
This year, Summer Reading prizes will become available on specific dates as you reach your reading milestones. Earn your prizes while supplies and pick them up throughout the summer starting on the following dates:
- 10 Day Prizes available starting June 10
- 25 Day Prizes available starting June 25
- 45 Day Prizes available starting July 15
Reading Materials
Whether you are reading books, graphic novels, magazines or listening to audiobooks, being read to, reading to another person - it all counts! Here are a few ways our students can find reading materials over the summer:
- Any Charleston County Public Library (all students are enrolled in the L2 program which gives them full access to the library. Use students' CCSD username to checkout materials.)
- Access ClassLink for:
- SORA - eBooks, audiobooks, magazines - directions for adding Sora to personal device
- MackinVia - databases perfect for nonfiction reading
- EPIC - ebooks
- Summer reading recommendations for Elementary students.
Events
Join in the fun with the CCPL as they celebrate Summer Reading 2026 with special programs, performances, and events for all ages at our locations throughout the County.
Summer Feeding
CCPL provides free meals and snacks at select branches, Monday through Friday during the summer through partnerships with the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB).
- CCSD meal service will run from June 1 through July 24
- LCFB meal service will run from June 8 through August 7
Please note that there will be no service on June 19 and July 4, in observance of Juneteenth and Independence Day.
Helpful Links
- Summer Reading CCPL website
- Beanstack Information for students and families