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: Oceans of Possibilities – June/July 2022
- Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
Gretna Public Library: Oceans of Possibilities – May 24 – Aug. 10 (Registration begins May 2), FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for infants, teens and adults.
- Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
La Vista Public Library: Oceans of Possibilities – June 1 – July 30 (Registration begins June 1), FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for all ages – infants, kids, teens, and adults.
- Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
Omaha Public Library: Oceans of Possibilities – June 1 – July 31, FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults.
- Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
Papillion Public Library: Read Beyond the Beaten Path – May 21 – July 31, FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for all ages – infants, kids, teens, and adults.
- Summer Reading Kick-Off Event – May 21 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE @ Sump Memorial Library.
- Enjoy Summer Reading entertainment throughout the summer.
Ralston Baright Public Library – Begins June 1, 2022
- Summer Reading program for kids of all ages.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program – Now – Aug. 31
- 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 1 – July 31, [REGISTER]
- 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.
Scholastic Summer Reading – May 9 – August 19, 2022, [REGISTER]
- Scholastic Summer Reading is a free online reading program for children. Children are encouraged to read and celebrate their achievements.
Pizza Hut’s Camp BOOK IT! – June – August 2022, [REGISTER]
- This free, digital, parent-led summer reading program rewards your child for reading throughout June, July and August. When your child meets their goal, they will receive a certificate for a Personal Pan Pizza via email.
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