Book it to the library for a summer full of books, badges, and big-time fun for all ages. The Bucks County Free Library’s 2026 Summer Quest theme is dinosaurs, paleontology, and archeology, and they’re excited to share free programs and limited-edition badges with you.

Summer Quest 2026

Get ready to be dazzled, amazed, and inspired! From magicians to musicians to science experts, each Summer Quest Kick-Off performer will get you ready for a summer full of discovery.

Upcoming Summer Quest Adventures

• July 6, 2026: Doylestown branch:  NJ Snake Man, from 11 am–12 pm
• July 7, 2026: Yardley- Makefield branch: Mad Science, from 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
• July 8, 2026: Quakertown branch: Lolly Hopwood, from 3:30 pm–4:15 pm
• July 10, 2026: Perkasie branch: Kids’ Art Cart, from 11:30 am–12:30 pm
• July 11, 2026: Bensalem branch: Elmwood Park Zoo, from 11 am–12 pm
• July 15, 2026: Langhorne branch: Science Heroes, from 11 am–12 pm
• July 18, 2026: Levittown branch: Gems Rock! from 2 pm–3 pm

All Summer Quest programs are free and registration is not required. Space is first come, first served. Check your branch’s calendar to see all of the special performers coming to the library this summer.

Pick Up Your Activity Log at Your Bucks County Free Library Branch

Starting June 14, visit your library to pick up your Summer Quest Activity Log. You’ll get a free book just for participating, thanks to generous donations from Holicong Middle School and patrons like you.

As you complete reading and activity challenges, bring your log back to the library:

• Earn raffle entries for exciting prizes
• Collect limited-edition badges
• Track your progress alongside your neighbors on the World Map posters displayed at each branch

Add Limited-Edition Badges to Your Collection

This year, they’ve added badges inspired by the seven continents of the world. Are you up for the journey? Check out their Badge Squad programs and complete themed Badge Challenges each week to earn your badge. Don’t miss your chance to collect all seven.

Weekly Badge Themes

• Wave Back When – Explore what lies in the depths of the ancient sea.
• Dino-Might – Travel to prehistoric times and encounter some of the world’s mightiest creatures!
• Cooly Woolly – Step into the frozen tundra and walk the paths of ancient giants!
• Stone Age Style – Journey to the beginning of civilization.
• Ancient Architect – More majestic than the Mayan pyramids? Taller than the Egyptian pyramids? Can you build the next marvel of the world?
• Noble Knights – Take a journey through medieval times!
• Master Badge: Can You Dig It? – Earn this Master Badge by collecting all 6 badges!
• Catch up week – Collect any badge you might have missed

Once you’ve completed your Badge Challenge for the week, bring your completed checklist to the library and claim your badge.

Teens and Adults Can Join Too

Pick up an Adult Summer Reading Challenge postcard at your branch. Fill it out with a short review of a book you’ve read and return it to be entered in our prize raffle. E-books, audiobooks, and graphic novels all count.

Lead photo courtesy of Bucks County Library