With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

Barnes & Noble offers a Summer Reading Program for 2025 to students and educators in the US. Participants must read 8 books, jot them down, bring the list to a store, and then choose a free book. The ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, May 30, 2025 – The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries have some incredible plans for the community this summer ...

As summer kicks into high gear, the San Diego Public Library hosted an event Saturday to help book readers and game lovers blend their hobbies for the newly revamped Summer Reading Program. "The ...

Tulsa City-County Library’s (TCCL) Summer Reading Program is kicking off next week. Laura Raphael, Children’s Services Coordinator for the library, said, “I want kids to fall in love with reading, and ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — As West Michigan gets ready for summer, local libraries are kicking off their summer reading programs. Summer reading programs are a great way for kids and teens to practice ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A little less than a month remains in this year’s summer reading program through the Indianapolis Public Library. So far, the more than 22,000 participants in the program have logged ...

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