Summer Reading Challenge

How to Collect and Play Reading Dragons and Friends Cards

Unearth a Story: Reading Dragons. Includes an illustration of a large green dinosaur reading a small book.

Receive your Starter Pack of playing cards at a Kick-Off Party June 1-6. Then, visit every week June 8 - August 1 to earn more Reading Dragons cards.

2026 Summer Reading Challenge and Recommendations

Unearth a Story: Earn Free Books. Includes an illustration of a blue dino holding a red book.

Jacksonville Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1 through August 1. Get themed recommendations, free books, and more.

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