Summer Reading

Think you know your dinosaurs? Put your prehistoric knowledge to the test at the Dinorific Scientific Name Game with Mr. Mike the Dinosaur Guy! This interactive, game-show style program challenges participants to decide whether the scientific names they hear belong to a real dinosaur or ancient animal, or if they're something Mr. Mike made up! Some names sound unbelievable, while others seem too strange to be true. Can you separate fact from fiction? Perfect for dinosaur

This summer, dig into the past and Unearth a Story at your library! Dinosaurs have fascinated readers of all ages for generations, and our collection is packed with books that bring these incredible prehistoric creatures to life. Whether you're a young explorer just beginning your dinosaur journey or an experienced fossil hunter looking to learn more, there's a story waiting to be discovered among our shelves. As you participate in this year's Summer Reading Program, take the

Follow Intern Grace Lyon's journey of designing posters, puzzles, and gameboards as she helped bring Unearth a Story to life for Summer Reading.

Summer Reading isn't just about discovering your next great read, it's also your chance to be rewarded for reading! If you're playing our Summer Reading game, you'll earn incentives along the way and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win some incredible grand prizes! This year's Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program is packed with rewards for readers of all ages. Whether you're a baby, toddler, child, teen, or adult, there's something exciting waiting for you as you

Dig into a good book this summer! This year's Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story, brings dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology to life. This year's program runs from June 1 to July 31.

The Beaufort County Library System is excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Bookmark Contest, the official kickoff to this year’s Summer Reading Program.