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 12-17
- 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
- YA Writing GroupMondays through July at 5 PM
- Furry Scaly FriendsWednesday, June 24 at 5 PM
- How to Write a Novel with Dawn MetcalfSaturday, July 18 at 11 AM
- Learn to Draw with Edward RosadoWednesday, July 22 at 1 PM
- Sourdough with Misha UhlSaturday, August 1 at 11 AM
Visit the Event Calendar to see more information and register for our free programs
View Event Calendar
Summer Meals Schedule
Free Meals On Weekdays!
Free meals are available July 6 - August 20
Morning9:00 - 9:30 am
Midday11:15 - 11:45 am
Need Help?
Contact Emily
For Young Adult Summer Learning questions, call (860) 889-2365 ext. 107 or email egardiner@otislibrarynorwich.org