The Chattanooga Public Library will launch its Make. Play. Read. Learn. summer reading program on Saturday, May 30 with its annual Summer Kickoff Party.
This year’s theme, Road Trip 2026: First Stop, Chattanooga!, celebrates America’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the library’s Downtown Branch.
The kickoff parties will take place from 2–4 p.m. and will feature road trip-themed activities including s’mores solar oven creation, “Putt-Putt Through the Pages” mini golf, and a station where participants can create a custom road trip playlist. All registered readers ages 0–18 will receive a free book, pencil, and bookmark upon sign-up.
“We are gearing up for the biggest summer yet,” said Will O’Hearn. “We encourage everyone to buckle up and join us for a summer of discovery — this reading challenge is ‘wheelie’ fun!”…