We are excited to announce Unearth A Story ™ as the theme for our 2026 Summer Reading Program!
All ages are invited to join us during the months of June and July to “dig a story” as we explore history, archeology, paleontology, and nature!
Click the tabs below to learn more about volunteering, registration, events, and Reading Dragons!
Registration begins May 26th and ends on June 26th. Click here to register!
You will receive a Malibu Bigfoot card when you register (online or in person)!
Register in person at Hopkins County Madisonville Public Library or Dawson Springs Branch Library to receive a kick-off kit while supplies last.
We are kicking off our Summer Reading Program by introducing a new reading incentive!
Introducing Reading Dragons & Friends!
This program contains all of our favorite things: magic, collecting cards, art, cute critters, imagination, and (of course) reading!
Click the button below to learn more!
Preschool – High School!
We will use the same logs for preschool through high school aged readers! Color in a block for every thirty (30) minutes of reading/listening time! You will also earn a Reading Dragon (or friend) card for each block!
This group will earn a ticket for every thirty (30) minutes of reading time!
Grown Ups!
Yes! Summer Reading is for Grown ups, too!
Color in one spot for every thirty (30) minutes of reading/listening time! Or, if you’d like to collect Reading Dragon cards let us know!
Adults will earn a ticket for every hour of reading time.
The Teen Summer Reading VolunTEEN Program is open to anyone 6th grade -12th grade. You will play an important role in making our Unearth A Story program a success!
Volunteers will be trained for routine library tasks, reoccurring events, and special programs during the months of June and July.
Teens sign up for 1-2 hour shifts up to three times a week or as needed during special programs.
Please click the link below to sign up or visit the front desk to ask for a paper application.