2026 Futuristic Summer of Reading

Join the Soddy-Daisy Community Library for our 2026 Futuristic Summer of Reading program!

You’ll find great recommendations and you can earn a free summer reading t-shirt

• Summer Reading Recommendations

We’ve created lists of great books, chosen by a panel of librarians,

educators, and book industry professionals, for kindergarteners to adults!.

• Summer Reading Program

Earn a great Futuristic Summer Reading t-shirt just by reading - adults too!

Download the appropriate Reading Journal,  read the required number of books,

 turn in your completed journals between

July 10 and July 31, 2026, and the shirt is yours!

The Futuristic Summer of Reading Program is sponsored by our great partners

The Tennessee Valley Authority!

Shirts will be available for pick up after August 17 at the SDCL.

• Free Lunch for Kids 18 and under

This is our 8th year offering this awesome program with the YMCA Food & fun program.

Lunch is available Monday - Friday, 12 noon - 2 pm beginning May 26 and going through July 31st.

• Summer Lunch Programming:

Masterchef Mondays - Kids learn new cooking skills and recipes each week

Artsy Tuesdays - A different art project every week

Storytime Wednesdays - Great books, crafts, and a few surprises

Theater Thursdays - Movies, a magician, the Chattanooga Zoo, the Tennessee Aquarium, and more

Free Book Fridays - Each Friday between May 29 and July 31,

during regular hours (11a - 4p), come into the SDCL to pick out a free

book to keep for your library - adults too!