Reading Challenge
Get ready for a star-spangled summer of fun, all you have to do is read! The Greenville County Library System's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge promotes reading all summer long with fun events for all ages and great prizes. Early registration opens May 13.
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Dates and Downloadables:
- May 1 – Summer Reading t-shirts go on sale (while supplies last)
- May 13 – Early registration opens
- May 27 – Summer Reading begins
- Aug 1 – Summer Reading ends. Last day to pick up prizes
- Aug 9 – Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game
Summer Reading T-Shirts!
Shirt ordering begins May 1 while supplies last. Summer Reading t-shirts are $15 each.
Cotton/Poly Blend:
- Colors: Royal Blue, Cardinal
- 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester
- Adult sizes XS–4XL, Youth sizes XS–XL
100% Cotton:
- Color: Watermelon
- Adult Sizes XS–3XL
On Sale May 1
How It Works
READ
- Kids: Read for 6 hours OR 24 books. Audiobooks count too
- Teens: Read for 6 hours. Audiobooks count too
- Babies: Complete 10 Palmetto Basics activities
LOG YOUR HOURS
- Use Beanstack to track your reading and complete GCLS reading challenges!
- Create a Beanstack account
- Download the Beanstack app on your Apple or Android device
- Beanstack Help
- Download the Baby log or Kids & Teens log, or pick up an activity log at any library location
PICK UP YOUR PRIZES
Pick up your prizes at any library location June 22–August 1.
Log Your Reading with Beanstack!
Completion Prizes
All (ages 0–17)
- Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars game on Sunday, Aug 9
- Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars hat (only available at Greenville Drive All-Stars game)
*Reading All-Stars (RAS) Game Day Details
- Parade of Champions begins at 2p; First Pitch at 3p.
- Pick up your free RAS hat at the Field Street entrance prior to the game.
- Be sure to sign up for a chance to participate in game day activities when you redeem your ticket voucher at greenvilledrive.com/RAS.
You may be chosen to:
- Be an honorary captain (any age)
- Be the honorary bat boy/girl (ages 14+)
- Run the bases with Reedy Rip’It following the game
BABIES (0–35 months)
- Board book
Titles may vary
KIDS & TEENS (ages 3–17)
- Voucher for one free pastry from Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
- Whataburger coupon
KIDS (ages 3–12)
- Gel squeeze ball
- Reading medal
TEENS (ages 13–17)
- Mini animal building block set
Summer Reading Kickoff Event
ages 17 & under
May 27–29 • 10a–1p (drop-in)
All Locations:
- Drop in to spin the Prize Wheel and get a Kona Ice coupon and a sticker only available May 27–29. (One prize per person, while supplies last.)
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