A young reader holds up a “I Signed Up for Explore Summer” sign during last year’s kick-off event for Johnson County Public Library’s summer reading program. Registration is now open for the program, ...

More than 1,000 children took a break from their electronic devices this summer to participate in the Norwin Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program. In addition to the record-breaking ...

ALBANY — Some area librarians are enjoying an unexpected surge in summer reading this year — especially among teens and adults. The trend has also been reported by librarians nationwide. In Albany, ...

The Park Ridge Public Library wrapped its summer reading program with a free special event that was also a sendoff for kids as they prepare to head back to the classroom. Library Director Joanna ...

As an avid reader and a former library employee, Jenna Spivak recognizes the value of a high level of literacy and has passed that along to her three children. And she’s showing them that reading ...

It’s hard to believe that summer is here. School may be out, but reading is in! Summer is such a magical time for having fun and making memories with your kids. Make one of those memories diving into ...

Start your summer of color at the Library! The 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” features vibrant programs, colorful performers and reading challenges for all ages. From June 1 to Aug. 9 ...

Kristina Benson, Ashville Library Director, and Donelle Melville, Lakewood Library Program Director, stand with the collaborative artwork project designed by Lakewood Library Assistant Jordyn Johnson, ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As schools let out for the summer, there’s a concern for the “summer slide”. That’s when children forget what they learned during the school year. The Coralville Public ...

The Joplin Public Library will present its annual all-ages summer reading program May 27-July 20 with the theme “Color Our World." The program is free, and participants are invited to track their ...