MLS Summer Library Program

The 2026 Summer theme is "Plant a Seed, Read" and is rooted in the concept of farm to table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read will provide a context for exploring culture, history, science, health, and human connection.

MLS will be co-hosting a webinar to introduce the artwork, artists, and materials for Summer 2026. Join us! It will be Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11am. Click here to register (recording will be posted here after the event.)

iREAD Webinar Agenda:

• Welcome & General introduction to the program
• Introduction to the 2026 theme & artists for "Plant a Seed, Read"
• 2026 Resource Guide: overview of how to redeem your code, download, and access the Resource Guide
• MLS funding: overview of how to redeem voucher codes and submit your order
• Opportunity to contribute to the 2027 Resource Guide 
• Presentation of the general theme concept and voting on taglines for 2028 
• Details about the iREAD online store, online ordering process, deadlines, shipping, accounts, etc.. 
• Q&A