The Seattle Public Library is expanding its longtime summer reading tradition with the launch of Summer Quest, an all-ages program that hopes to keep kids, teens, and adults reading, exploring, and trying new activities throughout the summer.
The program replaces SPL’s former Summer of Learning initiative, which focused on children, and marks a new chapter in the library’s 107-year-old summer programming tradition.
Participants can pick up an activity tracker at any Seattle Public Library branch or download one online.
The goal is to complete 30 days of “Read, Do, and Go” activities by September 4, 2026. Challenges range from reading aloud to a pet or attending a library event to exploring a new local neighborhood or learning about a new topic.
Kids who sign up receive a free pass to PlayDate SEA, the indoor play space in South Lake Union. Children who complete 30 days of activities can choose a free book and enter a raffle for a pizza party for 10 at PlayDate SEA. Teens who finish can earn a certificate for five free wings at Wingstop and enter prize drawings, while adults can enter raffles for FriendShop gift cards and Kobo e-readers.
Branches across the city will also host free Summer Quest events throughout the season, including magic shows, storytelling, music and dance performances, art workshops, mindfulness programs, and other family-friendly activities.
Summer Quest runs through Sept. 4. Activity trackers are available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya, and Oromo.
More Summer Reading Fun
- Book Bingo: Seattle’s favorite summer reading challenge returns, with bingo cards for adults, teens, and kids through the Seattle Public Library and Seattle Arts & Lectures. Complete a bingo and earn prizes while discovering new reads.
- Seattle Public Library perks: Your library card unlocks more than books. From museum passes and free streaming to online learning tools and other hidden benefits, here’s how to make the most of your SPL membership.
- Summer reading programs with great prizes: Looking beyond Summer Quest? Libraries and bookstores across the region are offering reading challenges with rewards ranging from free books and baseball tickets to Seattle Storm and Seahawks prizes.
