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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PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to change during this unusual time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.
LOCAL LIBRARIES
Bellevue Public Library: Tails & Tales – Begins May 30
- Summer Reading Program Kick-Off: 2021 SLP Kick-Off with Henry Doorly Zoo [REGISTER]: May 30 (2 – 3 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
- Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
Gretna Public Library: Tails & Tales – Registration begins May 1, FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for infants – teens and adults.
- Enjoy special Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
La Vista Public Library: Tails & Tales – June 1 – July 30, FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for all ages – infants, kids, teens, and adults.
- Be on the lookout for some outdoor and socially distanced activities this summer, and stop by the library every two weeks to pick up an adventure kit to complete at home.
Omaha Public Library: Tails & Tales – June 1 – July 30, FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults.
- Enjoy virtual Summer Reading entertainment throughout June and July.
Papillion Public Library: Tails & Tales – May 23 – July 31, FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading Program for all ages – infant, kids, teens, and adults.
- Enjoy Summer Reading entertainment throughout the summer.
Ralston Baright Public Library: Tails & Tales – June 1 – July 31, FREE [REGISTER]
- Summer Reading program for kids of all ages.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program – Now – Aug. 31, FREE
- 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. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1 – August 31, 2021.
Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp – TBA for 2021
- Summer Reading Log – Help the kiddos keep track of their reading to win monthly rewards, Activity of the Week, plus more.
- Local HPB: 12355 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE.
Scholastic Summer Reading – April 26 – Sept. 3, FREE [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 2021, FREE [REGISTER]
- Join Camp BOOK IT! Track and reward your kids’ reading for June, July and August. When kids meet their monthly reading goal, they’ll receive an email certificate for a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut!
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