Children's Library Updates
FPL's Summer Reading Challenge 2026
FPL's Summer Challenge 2026!
June 20 - August 15, 2026
 
Unearth A Story at the Library this summer!
Dig into dinosaur adventures or plant the seeds of something new as you discover your next favorite book. Explore fossils, gardens, and everything in between. Log your reading on Beanstack to unearth great prizes along the way!
 
Read books, write book reviews, attend events, and complete bonus activities to earn points toward your 1,000-point summer reading goal. Use Beanstack to log your progress and earn badges that unlock entries for the Grand Prizes.
 
For more information, visit our summer reading page.
 
 
Event Highlights
 
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Registration opens on Wednesday, August 5.
 
10:30 am Session @ Fairfield Woods Branch Library: 
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1:30 pm Session @ Main Library: 
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Featured New Books


Bear for a Day
by Corey R. Tabor
 
Bear for a Day by Corey R. Tabor is a wonderfully creative and hilarious picture book that celebrates the limitless power of a child's imagination. The story follows a young student named Corey who completely flips a standard classroom assignment on its head by delivering an unexpectedly wild presentation. Instead of sharing facts about bears, he describes a chaotic, thrilling day in the life of his bear alter ego. Readers are treated to a bear who zips around on a motorcycle, stops at the mall for lunch, and pulls off a daring hot-air balloon rescue to save his best friend, Mouse. The narrative brilliantly integrates amusing, color-coded live commentary from curious classmates and a bewildered teacher. Paired with beautiful, immersive first-person illustrations, this delightful tale serves as an inspiring tribute to childhood creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Recommended for children ages 4-8. Library card holders can click here to find it in our catalog and place a hold on the book.
Wombat Waiting
by Katherine Applegate
 
Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate is a deeply moving and hopeful middle-grade novel-in-verse that celebrates resilience and community connection. The story centers on an endearing stray dog who is nicknamed "Wombat" after surviving a devastating Southern California wildfire. Guided by a powerful inner voice, this "destiny dog" chooses to wait patiently on a park bench near a temporary evacuation shelter to find her perfect human companion. While she waits, Wombat forms unique bonds with local displaced wildlife, including an elderly fruit bat and a young saw-whet owl. Her steadfast presence transforms into a profound source of emotional support and comfort for the grieving townspeople. The author handles sensitive themes of natural disasters with grace, offering young readers a heartwarming reminder of how love and kindness can heal a community. Recommended for children in grades 3-5. Library card holders can click here to find it in our catalog and place a hold on the book.
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