Prince George Public Library launches 2026 summer reading club

PRINCE GEORGE — With the school year wrapped up, the Prince George Public Library is encouraging children and families to keep learning and exploring through its 2026 Summer Reading Club.

The free annual program, now underway at both the Bob Harkins and Nechako branches, is open to readers of all ages and abilities. Organizers say the initiative is designed to help children maintain reading habits throughout the summer while taking part in a variety of activities, events and prize opportunities.

Participants can register at either library branch, pick up a reading record and begin tracking their progress. Throughout the summer, families can take part in weekly programs, crafts, games and special events inspired by this year’s Under the Sea theme. In addition to weekly prizes available across age groups, the program also features two grand prizes for children between the ages of five and nine.

“Summer Reading Club is about more than books. It’s about inspiring curiosity, building confidence and creating lifelong readers,” said Steve Hamilton, Manager of Communications and Engagement at the Prince George Public Library. “Whether a child reads one book or one hundred, every page opens the door to new adventures.”