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Summer Reading 2026

Prizes and Incentives

🎉 Summer Reading Prizes & Incentives

Turn your summer into something rewarding! At Northampton Area Public Library, you earn NAPL$ just for reading and participating.

No matter your age—everyone earns the same rewards.

💵 What are NAPL$?

NAPL$ are your Summer Reading reward currency. Earn them by:

  • Reading
  • Attending programs (optional)

Save them up and redeem them for prizes, raffles, or special incentives throughout the summer!


📖 Earn NAPL$ Through Reading

Every day you read earns NAPL$1.00.

Goal: Read 57 out of 64 days

Reading Rewards

  • 1% of Goal (just getting started!) → NAPL$1.00
  • 25% of Goal → NAPL$14.00
  • 50% of Goal → NAPL$14.00
  • 75% of Goal → NAPL$14.00
  • 100% of Goal (57 days!) → NAPL$20.00
  • 112% of Goal (all 64 days!) → NAPL$50.00

Consistency pays off—the more days you read, the more you earn!


🎉 Earn NAPL$ Through Programs (Optional)

Programs are a fun way to boost your earnings—but completely optional.

Every program you attend earns NAPL$10.00

Goal: Attend 4 programs during Summer Reading

Program Rewards

  • 25% of Goal (1 program) → NAPL$10.00
  • 50% of Goal (2 programs) → NAPL$10.00
  • 75% of Goal (3 programs) → NAPL$10.00
  • 100% of Goal (4 programs) → NAPL$15.00
  • 200% of Goal (8 programs!) → NAPL$20.00

All programs count—no matter your age!


✨ Maximize Your Summer

Want to earn the most NAPL$?

  • Read a little every day
  • Attend programs when you can
  • Track your progress regularly
  • Save up for bigger rewards
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