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.

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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, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Learning doesn't have to take a summer vacation. Summer reading programs are important for students to keep learning throughout their time off. The Louisville Free Public ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A free summer reading program turns learning loss into gains. East Tennessee Freedom Schools is already recruiting scholars and staff for this year. “If you want your child ...

The Tulsa City-County Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program. The Central Library is one of 24 libraries working to keep kids engaged during summer break. The theme this year is "Adventure ...

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- The PAWS for Reading program is combining reading with animals. "I feel like I would just stay here for two hours going from room to room to room to room reading to animals ...

For some elementary school students, reading lessons are an opportunity to get messy and get out of their seats. Kids learning how to map letters to sounds might trace A’s and B’s in sand or shaving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, ...

Looking for a fun (and free!) way to keep your kids reading this summer? Whether you’ve got a bookworm or a reluctant reader, summer reading programs are a great way to motivate kids to keep turning ...