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.
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LOCAL LIBRARIES
Bellevue Public Library – May 27 – July 21, 2018
- The 2018 Summer Library Program (SLP) begins on May 27 and runs through July 21.
Gretna Public Library – June 1 – July 27, 2018
- Summer Reading Program for infants – grade 5, teens, and adults.
La Vista Public Library – May 30 – August 3, 2018
- Many fun events planned all Summer!
Omaha Public Library – June 1 – July 31, 2018
- Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults.
- Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Parties
- W. Dale Clark Main Library: Friday, May 25, 2018; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- All other branches: Saturday, May 26, 2018; 1 – 3 p.m.
- MANY great programs throughout the summer including music, magic, animals, arts and crafts, games, science, and costumed character visits. Visit the Omaha Public Library 2018 Summer Reading Program Guide for detailed information.
Papillion – Sump Memorial Library – May 25 – July 27, 2018
- Summer Reading Program for youth (birth – 6th grade), teens (7th – 12th grade), and adults.
- Enjoy many special events all summer.
Ralston – Baright Public Library – Begins May 29, 2018
- Join the Summer Reading Program with many special events! Some events will require advanced registration.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program – May 15 – September 3, 2018
- Your child can earn a FREE book from the selection on the Reading Journal list after reading 8 books and recording them in their Summer Reading Journal. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between May 15 and September 3, 2018.
Bookworm Challenge at Rosenberry Rooms
- Young readers can finish the challenge for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.
Half Price Books Feed Your Brain® Summer Reading Program – June – July, 2018
- Kids 14 and under can earn Bookworm Bucks for reading in June and July. Then, claim your Bookworm Bucks at HPB on or before August 30, 2018.
- Local HPB (12355 W Center Rd, Omaha)
Scholastic Summer Challenge: Happy Camper – May 7 – September 7, 2018
- The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge™ is a free online reading program for children. Read and log minutes all summer, and unlock stories & earn rewards.
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