Cupertino Library Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

Santa Clara County Library District opened its 2026 Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 1, with Cupertino Library directing readers to a districtwide challenge that runs through July 31. The program, called “Plant a Seed, Read,” is open to children, teens and adults, according to the district’s summer reading page. Participants can sign up in Beanstack starting May 1 and begin logging reading on June 1. Cupertino Library’s location page says readers can “enjoy books and activities all summer,” tying the branch to the district’s broader summer schedule. ### What exactly started on June 1 at Cupertino Library? June 1 marked the start of reading logs for Santa Clara County Library District’s summer challenge, not a one-day-only event at the Cupertino branch. The district says the 2026 program runs from June 1 through July 31 and is free for all ages. Cupertino Library, at 10800 Torre Avenue in Cupertino, is one of the district branches directing patrons to register and track progress online or pick up a paper log in the library. (sccld.org) The district’s summer page says this year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read.” The program description says readers are invited to “pick up a great book, learn, and have fun at library events,” with activities for kids, teens and adults offered across the system. ### What do readers have to do to finish the challenge? Santa Clara County Library District set the completion target at 5 books and 1 activity. (sccld.org) The district’s summer page and a Cupertino event listing both say participants earn a prize for reading five books and completing one activity during the program window. August 1 through August 31 is the prize pickup period, according to the district’s blog and event materials. (sccld.org) The district says finishing rewards will be available at local SCCLD libraries while supplies last. ### How do Cupertino readers sign up and track progress? Beanstack is the main signup and tracking platform for the 2026 program. Santa Clara County Library District says readers could begin registering on May 1 and can log books and activities online starting June 1, either through Beanstack on the web or the Beanstack mobile app. (sccld.org) Cupertino Library’s location page also directs patrons to current branch information, including hours, contact details and upcoming events. (sccl.bibliocommons.com) The branch is open at 10800 Torre Avenue and lists a main phone number of (408) 446-1677. ### What kinds of activities are tied to the summer program? Santa Clara County Library District says the summer schedule includes crafts, book clubs and other events for children, teens and adults. (sccld.org) The district’s summer page lists free events systemwide and says there is “always something going on” during the program. A Cupertino Library event page gives one branch-specific example: “Level Up Readers,” a recurring program for children in grades TK and up. (sccld.org) That listing says children can read to a reading buddy as they work toward the five-book goal, and it lists multiple Cupertino dates in June and July. The event page says no registration is needed for that activity. (sccld.org) ### Is this only for children? Santa Clara County Library District says the program is open to adults, teens and children. The district repeated that all-ages framing on both its summer landing page and its May 1 blog post previewing the challenge. Rebecca, writing in the district’s May 1 blog post, said the program was intended to help readers “grow a love of reading this summer” and explore nature-themed materials tied to the “Plant a Seed, Read” theme. (sccl.bibliocommons.com) The district also published booklists for children, teens and adults alongside the challenge. ### What should Cupertino residents watch next? July 31 is the last day to log reading and activities for the 2026 challenge, according to Santa Clara County Library District. (sccld.org) August 1 then opens the prize pickup window at local SCCLD libraries, including Cupertino Library, with rewards available through August 31 while supplies last. Readers can find branch details on the Cupertino Library page and program updates on the district’s Summer Reading page. (sccld.org)