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FREE Summer Reading Programs 2026

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I remember participating in the Summer Reading Program when I was little and loved sitting outside on warm days curled up with a book. This summer, engage your kids in many of the wonderful local and national summer reading programs available for kids and teens, with great rewards and prizes.

Find more things to do this Summer in our Ultimate Summer Fun Guide!

PLEASE NOTE: It is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.

LOCAL LIBRARIES

Omaha Public Library – June 1st – July 31st

  • Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults.
  • Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.

Bellevue Public Library – May 1st – June 30th

Bennington Public Library – June 1st – July 30th

  • Summer Reading Program for all ages – infants, kids, teens, and adults.
  • Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
  • Final Celebration August 1st

Blair Public Library – Starting May 21st

  • Weekly Activities and Craft Kits

Council Bluffs Public Library – June & July

  • Summer Reading Program for all ages – infants, kids, teens, and adults.
  • Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment and prizes throughout June and July.

Gretna Public Library – May 22nd – August 11th

  • Summer Reading Program for infants, teens and adults.
  • Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.

Papillion Public Library – June & July

  • Summer Reading Program for all ages – infants, kids, teens, and adults.
  • Enjoy Summer Reading entertainment throughout the summer.

Ralston Baright Public Library – June & July

  • Summer Reading program for kids of all ages. 

Valley Public Library – Begins May 30th

  • Summer Reading Program for all ages – infants, kids, teens, and adults.
  • Enjoy Summer Reading entertainment throughout the summer.

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program – July 1st – Aug. 31st

  • Your child can earn a FREE book from the selection on the Reading Journal list after reading books and recording them in their Summer Reading Journal. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.

Half Price Books Virtual Summer Reading Camp – June 1st – July 31st

  • Starting June 1 all registered campers will be able to download printable camp components all summer long, including book recommendation lists, craft and activity ideas, coloring sheets, and reward stickers.

 

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  • Find more things to do this Summer in our Ultimate Summer Fun Guide!

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