The Washington Nationals are proud to partner with library systems across the D.C. metro area to bring the joys of reading to as many people as possible! Fans who complete their local library’s summer reading program are eligible to select up to two (2) complimentary Upper Gallery tickets for a 2026 regular season game at Nationals Park. The participating libraries listed below will distribute ticket vouchers at their sole discretion, while supplies last. Please use the link below to redeem your voucher and select your game. Thank you for being an All-Star Summer Reader!
All-Star Readers Library Reading Program
Additionally, the Nationals encourage fans to level up their reading by joining us for Story Time before games on May 31, July 26, & August 9. Be sure to redeem your tickets before September 15!
Participating Libraries
Alexandria Library
Unearth a story! Register for SummerQuest and log the minutes you spend reading this summer to earn points! Use those points and points earned doing other activities to collect a free book!"
Arlington County Public Library
This summer, join Arlington Public Library to read and participate in fun programs and experiences. Complete the Summer Reading challenge: read for 30 days!
DC Public Library
You’re invited to Discover Summer with DC Public Library from June 1- Aug. 31. Discover Summer is an all-ages city-wide celebration of reading and learning. Everything you need to Discover Summer can be found at your neighborhood library.
Fairfax County Public Library
Our Summer Reading Adventure is for YOUTH and ADULTS and participating is as easy as 1-2-3! Earn ten or fifteen virtual badges by reading or listening to books, reading for 20 or 30 minutes, completing activities or a combination of all three. Once you have met the reading goals for your age/grade, visit your local library branch and receive prizes for finishing the program!
Loudoun County Public Library
From Tuesday, June 16, through Sunday, August 16, complete literary challenges, see free family shows and enter our drawing to win one of 34 colossal grand prizes. All ages and reading levels are encouraged to join — with activities for pre-readers, kids, teens and adults — so add your whole household to your online account.
Montgomery County Public Library
Montgomery County Public Libraries is challenging YOU to keep reading and learning all summer long. MCPL’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge offers all ages a chance to fill their summer with great books, fun programs, and a chance to earn some prizes along the way.
Prince George's County Public Library
Unearth a Story! More than a traditional summer reading program, SPG encourages children, teens, and adults to read 30 minutes each day, attend library programs, explore the physical collection of materials as well as a wide range of streaming movies and music in the 85+ online library resources.
Story Time
Join us for a pre-game reading program before select Sunday afternoon home games in the Kennedy Conference Room behind section 202! Children and families will have the opportunity to read a book with a Nationals player. All children will receive a free copy of the book. The Left Field Gate will open early at 12:00 p.m. for Story Time attendees and the program will begin at 12:15 p.m. Anyone with a ticket for today’s game is welcome to attend.
Limited time offer. Some restrictions apply. Maximum of two (2) tickets per game per order. Not valid for Special Ticket Events. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotions are subject to change without notice. Ticket brokers are not eligible for this offer. All sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.
The Nationals reserve the right to change any and all 2026 access, benefits, promotions, seating locations and events (including, without limitation, location, dates and times) without notice based upon: 1) federal, city, state and/or local government orders, mandates or restrictions; and 2) other reason as determined by the Nationals and/or Major League Baseball in their sole discretions.