📚 Blount County Library Summer Reading Program 2026
When: Registration typically opens in late April, program runs June-August 2026 Where: Blount County Public Library (Maryville, Blountville, and Maryville branches) Ages: Birth through grade 6 Cost: Free
Every year, the Blount County Library system runs one of the best summer reading programs in the area, and it is completely free. The program is designed to keep kids reading all summer long, with prizes at different reading milestones.
What makes this special: - Kids get a reading log and track their own progress - Multiple reading milestones with age-appropriate prizes - Library cards are required (free for Blount County residents) - All three library branches participate - Special events sometimes offered during summer break
How to register: Visit any Blount County Library branch in late April or May. They have printable reading logs and sign-up sheets ready. If you need a library card, bring ID and proof of Blount County residence.
Prizes typically include: Books, bookmarks, small toys, and sometimes gift certificates. The program ends with a final celebration event in late August.
This is one of the easiest ways to keep kids reading during summer break, and it is free. You do not need to sign up weeks in advance - just grab a reading log when you think you are ready to start.