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.
Prize Schedule
This year, Summer Reading prizes will become available on specific dates as you reach your reading milestones. Earn your prizes while supplies last 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
Events
Join us as we celebrate Summer Reading 2026 with special programs, performances, and events for all ages at our locations throughout the County. Browse these events by branch by clicking on the locations below.
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.
Explore
Step through a portal to new worlds with your Charleston County Public Library card! It is your key to the past, present, and future. Whether you are diving into a story, uncovering local history, or peering at the stars through a telescope, your card is the ultimate tool for exploration. Use it to gain free entry to parks and museums and discover the wonders of the Lowcountry and the Galaxy.
Summer Reading 2026 Sponsors
