Summer Reading 2026
Johnson County Library is filled with dinosaurs, soccer balls and books this summer!
- Check out our Summer Reading events
- Stop by any Library location to pick up a free book starting June 1
- Download your Reading Log or pick one up when you stop by!
Events
Summer Reading dinosaur events
Dino Play Lab
Play & connect with other families. Enjoy open-ended activities, including dino-themed fun. For kids up to age 6 with a caregiver.
Mr Stinky Feet's Dinosaur Stomp
Join award-winning musician Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove for a dino-rific dance party featuring his fan-favorite song “Bop Bop Dinosaur.”
Terrarium Making: Prehistoric Worlds
Create a tiny prehistoric world in a terrarium inspired by dinosaur-age landscapes. Relax, get creative—no green thumb needed.
Trivia Night: FIFA World Cup 2026™ Edition
Jun 10th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Put your knowledge of soccer, geography and KC to the test! Come with a team or join one when you arrive. Snacks provided!
In the Catalog
Summer Reading Catalog Searches
Summer Reading Catalog Searches
Staff Picks
Staff Picks
Your library staff's favorite dinosaurs 🦕
We asked our staff what their favorite dinosaurs are. Here are their answers!
JoCoLibrary-Dynamite Dinosaurs!
Aren’t Dinosaurs fascinating? Dinosaurs are a group of reptiles that have lived on Earth for about 245 million years. More facts incoming!
Read Around The World (Cup)
As excitement builds for the World Cup, enjoy these novels that take place in/are written by authors from each qualifying World Cup country!
Staff Picks
Soccer Chapter Books for Elementary Students
You'll get a "kick" out of these soccer chapter books.
Just for Kicks: Soccer in Kids Fiction
It's always soccer season with these soccer-loving characters in chapter books and graphic novels.
Soccer Picture Books for Elementary Students
Keep your eye on the ball, not the snacks. When you aren't a practice or a game, these are fun picture books about soccer.