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 ...

Treat Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program offers free events, prizes, and community fun for readers of all ages throughout the summer. Submitted photo LIVERMORE FALLS — The Treat Memorial ...

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, ...

HUNTINGTON — The Cabell County Public Library held its annual Kick Off Party to officially start its summer reading program Monday. Even though the theme for this year was chosen by the Collaborative ...

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 ...

Kids (and parents!) of all ages can read books and earn prizes all summer long at Chicago Public Library. Kickoff events on June 21 feature crafts, music, hands-on activities and more. How do you keep ...

Sharon Short (www.sharonshort.com) is a novelist and director of the Antioch Writers’ Workshop. Contact Sharon with news about your book club or organization. Email: sharonshort@sharonshort.com.

The East Moline Public Library invites families to its Summer Reading Kick-Off from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Hereford ...

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 ...