PARKERSBURG - The much-loved Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge has returned for the summer! Students from all over Wood County participated last year in this amazing event. This year's event includes new books for every grade level.
Let's get started!
Step One:
Read books from the summer book list on and record them on your log.
Need a new book list and log?
PreK-Grade 1 Book List and Log
Grades 2-3 Book List and Log
Grades 4-5 Book List and Log
Middle School Book List and Log
High School Book List and Log
Step Two:
Collect golden tickets for each book read on your list by stopping by any pick up location.
Ticket Pick Up Locations
Parkersburg & Wood County Library, 3100 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101
South Parkersburg Library, 1807 Blizzard Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Williamstown Public Library, 201 W Fifth Street, Williamstown, WV 26187
If attending a Wood County Schools Summer Learning Program, pick up your tickets in the school office.
If attending Energy Express or the YMCA summer program, pick up from your program coordinator.
Tickets may be picked up at the Wood County Schools book fair (dates listed below).
Wood County Schools Board of Education, 1210 13th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 ; Daily from 8:00am-4:30pm
Step Three:
Use your golden tickets at the Wood County Schools summer book fairs!
Summer Book Fair Dates
July 10, 2024
Emerson Elementary Gymnasium, 2:00 - 6:00pm
1605 36th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
August 29, 2024
Wood County Schools, Lincoln Warehouse, 3:00-6:00pm
Beside Vandevender Middle School
918 31st St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Learn more about the Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge.