Young Adult Department | Ages 12 - 18
Plant a Seed, Read!
June 20 - August 14 Young Adult Summer Learning 2026
Earn prize tickets by tracking your reading time or attending summer events hosted by the Young Adult Department
Get Started
Join the challenge
Sign up and start tracking your reading in ReadSquared - open to ages 12-18
- RegisterGo to otislibrary.readsquared.com and click Register
- Choose your programEnter your age accurately and select 2026 Young Adult Summer Learning Challenge
- Track readingLog your minutes in ReadSquared and join YA summer events to earn tickets
Tickets
Two ways to earn tickets
Your Reading
Each 60 minutes of reading logged in ReadSquared equals one prize ticket
YA Events For You
For each YA summer event you attend, you will earn three tickets. Program tickets are provided at the end of each YA event
Prizes
Enter to Win
Read, attend events, and earn tickets all summer long! Have the YA librarian check your reading log to collect your reading tickets, then use your tickets to enter prize drawings for a chance to win. Winners are limited to one prize each.
CT Renaissance Faire
Two packs of four tickets
Amazon Gift Card
$50 gift card
Animal Crossing
For Nintendo Switch
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11
Instant camera
Needoh Squishies
Squishies pack
Summer Events
This Summer's Events
Visit the Event Calendar to see more information and register for our free programs
View All Young Adult EventsFull Summer Calendar
- Jun24Furry Scaly FriendsWednesday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Community Room
- Jun29Dungeons & Dragons at the Library!Monday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Young Adult Department
- Jul1The Earth is (not) Flat w/ Geoffrey McleanWednesday | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Community Room
- Jul1Lafayette Author Series Presents: Connecticut CryptidsWednesday | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Community Room
- Jul2America 300: Looking to the FutureThursday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Young Adult Department
- Jul6YA Writing GroupMonday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Young Adult Department
- Jul8The Buzz About PollinatorsWednesday | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Community Room
- Jul11Ukulele Strum & Learn JamSaturday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Community Room
- Jul13The Declaration of Independence, the Connecticut Signers, and the Price of RhubarbMonday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Community Room
- Jul13YA Writing GroupMonday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Young Adult Department
- Jul18From Once Upon a Time to Happily Ever After w/ Dawn MetcalfSaturday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Jul20YA Writing GroupMonday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Young Adult Department
- Jul22Art Made Easy w/ Ed RosadoWednesday | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Community Room
- Jul27YA Writing GroupMonday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Young Adult Department
- Jul29Living with Connecticut's WildlifeWednesday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Community Room
- Aug1Sourdough 101 w/ Misha UhlSaturday | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Community Room
- Aug3The Power of Positive PsychologyMonday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Community Room
- Aug7Sun and Moon Observation at Brown Park w/ Geoffrey McleanFriday | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Public Space
Summer Meals Schedule
Free Meals On Weekdays!
Free meals are available July 6 - August 20. For children ages 18 and under.
Morning9:00 - 9:30 am
Midday11:15 - 11:45 am
Need Help?
Contact the Young Adult Department
For Young Adult Summer Learning questions, call (860) 889-2365 ext. 107 or email YA@otislibrarynorwich.org