Plant a Seed and READ This Summer!
Grow your imagination this summer with the 2026 Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme, Plant a Seed, Read, is rooted in the farm-to-table concept, highlighting how both food and stories nourish and connect us. Just as farms grow food to sustain our bodies, libraries cultivate ideas that fuel our minds.
The 2026 Summer Reading Program invites participants of all ages to explore topics like culture, history, science, health, and human connection through engaging books, activities, and events. Reading becomes a way to strengthen connections to family, community, and the world around us.
Featured Titles & Illustrators You Love
Enjoy artwork and inspiration from beloved stories like “The Bad Seed,” “Mooncakes,” “Yasmin the Chef,” and more—bringing familiar characters and creative storytelling into this years' experience.
Be Part of the Marine Corps MWR Library Cookbook
New this year, participants can contribute to a special “Marine Corps MWR Library Cookbook.” Submit your favorite recipe along with your installation name to usmclibraries@usmc.mil by Sept. 1, 2026, and help showcase the flavors of our Marine Corps community.
How to Register
Getting started is easy:
- Visit your local MWR Library to register in person.
- Or sign up online at www.beanstack.com/dod.
Don’t miss this opportunity to read, learn, and grow all summer long with DoD MWR Libraries.