Summer reading programs are a great way for all ages to enjoy reading alone or with each other, with the added incentive of fun prizes and contests. Not to mention, libraries have many fun programs all summer surrounding their summer reading theme (you do not have to be signed up to enjoy the programs). Most summer reading programs are for all ages, from baby to adult. We enroll our kids every year, and not only do they love it, but they look forward to it. You can enter as many as you would like, and in fact entering a few makes for fun library adventures all summer.
Below is a list of the summer reading program start dates and/or kick-off parties for local libraries. We are busy populating the calendar with all the fun summer programs from the libraries, so you'll see those in the weekly eNewsletter and on our website. We've also included some non-library summer reading programs.
Gahanna , New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Karl and Main Branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library: Imagine you Story -Read! Sign up starts May 31th for babies through adults. Kick-off events start May 31st {listed in our calendar}. Kids can get coupon sheets, raffle entries and different great gifts depending on age. Program runs through August 2nd. Info and registration HERE.
Westerville Library: Fizz Boom and Read is the theme this year. Sign up starts May 28th and the program ends August 2nd. The Kick-off event {listed in our calendar}. Various prizes are given at different hour markers, ending with a chance to win a box set of books (age 0 - 5th grade) or Target gift card (teens) or many different gift cards (adults). Info and registration HERE.
Bexley Library: Fizz Boom Read for readers age 0 through grade 12. Register in person starting May 28th. There are many great themed-programs all summer for this program {listed in our calendar}. There are prizes and raffles to be won by completing the programing. Info and registration HERE.
Sunbury: Diggin' For Magic, kick-off event on May 31st for all ages. Kick-off event features chance to win four tickets to Kings Island, as well as a fun science show.
Pataskala Public Library: Fizz Boom Read kick off event is June 9th with some hands-on science. The program is for kids in 1st - 4th grade.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program: Program run May 20th through Sept. 2nd for grades 1 through 6. Kids log their reading on a journal, then turn in your completed journal and choose a free book from a list by grade. Info HERE and Journal HERE.
Worthington Libraries: Chose Your Own Journey registration starts on-line May 27th or in person starting May 31st. Kick-off event at Worthington Park is May 30th. Program is for children age 0 - 18. Various gifts will be given based on age. Info and registration HERE.
Orange Park and Powell Libraries: Fizz Boom Read. for age 0 through adults. Registration opens May 31st and the program runs through July 25th. Various prizes will be given at different marks in the program. Info/details and registration: HERE.
Half Price Books Summer Reading Program: Feed Your Brain, starts June 1st and runs through July 31st, open to all kids age 14 and under. Reading time is logged and free gift certificates for Half Price Books are earned. Info HERE and reading log HERE.
If you know of any we have missed, please feel free to share below or email us at wendyd@macaronikid.com.
