Library invites adult and youth readers to 'Unearth a Story'
Summer reading helps prevent the “summer slide” in academic skills, promotes family engagement and lifelong learning, and makes reading fun. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just looking for a fun summer activity, there's something for everyone.
The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library (MFRL) is thrilled to announce the launch the 2026 "Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program, inviting children, teens, and adults to celebrate imagination, creativity, and the joy of reading all summer long.
Summer reading helps prevent the “summer slide” in academic skills, promotes family engagement and lifelong learning, and makes reading fun. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just looking for a fun summer activity, there's something for everyone.
Program Dates:
- Kids & Teens: June 1 – July 25
- Adults: June 1 – July 31
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Kick-off events will be held at the Meadowbrook Library (at 3 p.m. on June 1, 267 Alleghany Spring Rd.) and the Christiansburg Library (at 2 p.m. on June 6, 125 Sheltman St.). Decorate a bucket hat and sign up for Summer Reading at the Meadowbrook Library, and celebrate the start of summer at the Christansburg Library with popsicles, sidewalk art, and prizes.
Highlights of This Year's Program:
- Rodney’s Raptors Master Falconer, "Birdman" Rodney Stotts introduces us to the exciting world of falconry with the help of one of his own birds of prey.
- The Tarantula Lady Robin Snyder visits with her squad of tarantulas to educate and entertain. Learn about each tarantula’s personality and physical attributes, as well as the care that goes into keeping them happy and healthy.
- Expedition Dino Squad Mark and Tami Daniels will guide you through the exhibits on the T. rex, Triceratops, Diplodocus, and the Velociraptor.
- Dino Dig
- Learn to think like paleontologists during a mock dig for dinosaur “bones,” touch fossils from different geological periods, and learn how fossils are formed. Presented by the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
- Bubble Brigade Enjoy a summer foam and bubble party — fun for all ages.
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Adult Program:
Join the Adult Summer Reading Challenge, designed just for grown-ups! Read great books, complete fun activities, and enjoy engaging events like Speed Friending in Blacksburg and Christiansburg, and a Puzzle Tournament at Meadowbrook.
Adult participants will be automatically entered into weekly prize drawings featuring gift cards and coupons from local businesses including Blacksburg Books, Kroger, The Book House, and Downtown Blacksburg Inc.
Adult grand prizes include:
- $100 Gift Card to Blacksburg Books
- $100 Gift Card to Sacred Star & Stone
- $50 Gift Card to the Book House (2 available)
- $50 Gift Card to Amazon (x 2)
- Tickets to Author Event at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
- Fae Jewelry set by Anne Vaughan Designs ($250 value)
- Red Rooster Coffee Prize Pack
- True Crime Book Bundle - set of autographed books by Ron Peterson Jr.
- Smart Bird Feeder
- Plus several fun gift baskets
From storytimes and craft workshops to sensory experiences and puzzle tournaments, MFRL branches will host a variety of events every week. Find a full calendar for events happening in Floyd at www.mfrl.org.
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Several Floyd businesses have helped make this year's Summer Reading Program possible, particularly for adults.
The 2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge is generously supported by our community partners, including: Friends of the Library, Anne Vaughan Designs, Blacksburg Books, Floyd Center for the Arts, Downtown Blacksburg Inc., New River Art & Fiber, NRV Superbowl, the Virginia Tech Center for the Arts, Red Robin, Red Rooster, and Sacred Star & Stone.
The 2026 Youth Summer Reading Challenge is generously supported by our community partners, including: Friends of the Library, Floyd Friends of the Library, Mid Atlantic Library Alliance (MALiA), Floyd Center for the Arts, June Bug Center, Red Robin, NRV Superbowl, Panda Express, Roanoke Parks and Rec, Montgomery Parks and Rec, SweetFrog, Christiansburg Aquatic Center, Virginia Museum of Natural History, Sacred Star & Stone, Inbalance Yoga, Mill Mountain Zoo, Dogtown Pizza, and Subway.
For more information about the 2026 Summer Reading Program, event schedules, and registration details, click to www.mfrl.org or visit the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library at 321 W. Main St.
