Summer Reading Programs 2010
Reading is fun! Share your love of reading with your child through various summer reading programs offered in our area:
NOTE:
Area libraries and bookstores also offer a number of special programs and storytime activities throughout the summer. Subscribe to Family eGuide newsletters to get all of the latest info and weekly reminders.
Book Stores:
Libraries:
Other:
Barnes & Noble
Reading Log
- Kids read any eight (8) books of their choosing.
- Kids use the Passport to Summer
Reading to document the places visited in each book. A parent/guardian
signs the Passport when it's complete.
- Kids bring their completed Passport to any B&N store between May 25 and September 7, 2010.
- They'll get a coupon for a FREE BOOK, to be chosen from a list of exceptional paperback titles.*
*Eligible books will be listed on the coupon. Choices must be made from
available stock. No special orders. Limit of one form per
school-age child (grades 1-6).
Borders Books (Walden Books)
May 4 - August 26, 2010
- Kids age 12 and under read any 10 books
- Print this form & log the names of the books they’ve read
- Bring the completed form into any Borders Bookstore, Borders Express, or Waldenbooks, and they can select from 1 of 10 Free Books!
Chuck E Cheese
Go two weeks, reading every day, then complete and redeem
this certificate to get 10 FREE tokens. No more than one of any free token offer can be used per child, per day. Only at participating locations. Pizza purchase is required. Offer Expires 12/31/10
Half Price Books "Feed Your Brain"
June 1 - July 31, 2010
Reading Log
Kids ages 14 and under can earn a $3 Half Price Books shopping card for each week that they read at least 15 minutes per day.
June 15 - August 15, 2010
Pizza Hut's Book It program offers lots of options to help your child continue reading throughout the summer. Visit the link above for Parent Printables, reading activity calendars, weekly reading games, and information on their Summer Reading Challenge Sweepstakes.
Carrollton Public Library
June 4 - August 16
- pick up a reading log at either library
- one log per participant - just use plain paper if you lose your log
Turn in your completed log between June 18 - August 16 and receive:
- a Summer Reading Program certificate
- a free book
- a free ticket to the Ringling Brothers circus, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (Children under two do not need a ticket to the circus)
Teens
Teens Read is paperless!
- Read a book
- Write a review
- Submit it online
Every week there will be a prize drawing from the previous week's
entries. The more book reviews you turn in that week, the more chances
you'll have to win!
You can also visit our
Online Calendar or
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on specific reading club activities for kids and teens.
Coppell Public Library
June 7 - July 27, 2010
Flower Mound Public Library
June 10 - July 31, 2010
Teens and Adults: Book Bingo - Pick up a Reading Log starting June 1 and read books in various categories to win prizes.
Preschool through Grade 8: Catch the Reading Express! Pick up a reading log starting June 10 and keep track of your reading time to win prizes. Rewards for every seven days that you read at least 20 minutes.
Other summertime programs include:
"Wild About Wednesdays" - Evening events for all ages
"Theater on Thursdays" - Afternoon events for readers ages 4+
Grapevine Public Library
June 5 - August 18 (?), 2010
Catch the Reading Express! This year's program will kick off on Saturday, June 5th with mini train rides in the library parking lot from 2-5 pm!
We have a great series of programs lined up. Please remember that to attend children must be ages 5 and up, show a current Grapevine Public Library card, and be able to attend without an adult. Library staff will scan cards and supervise the group during the program. SRC programs are on Wednesdays at 2 pm; other programs without card and age restrictions will be listed on the children's storytime and event page.
Visit our
Online Calendar or
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on specific events throughout the summer.
Lake Cities Library
June 10 - July 29, 2010
Registration begins Tuesday, May 18th.
Join us for a fun-filled summer of reading with wonderful performers, reading prizes, and more.
Kick-off Party June 10th @ 11am
Brett Roberts: Magic Reading Railroad.
Great magic tricks and reading from around the world, plus a special gift for all who attend. This is where you will receive your Summer Reading Club bags that will have all the things you need to get started reading, along with a few goodies just for you.
SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL PARENTS:
Due to overwhelming attendance in the past, all Summer Reading Club events will be held at Lake Dallas City Hall, 212 Main Street, Lake Dallas. You will still need to check your books in or out at the library before or after each performance as well as pick up your child’s prize bags for reading
Lewisville Public Library
June 12 - August 7, 2010
Earn prizes just for reading during Summer Reading Club 2010 for all ages at the Lewisville Public Library!
Lewisville Summer Reading Kickoff
Saturday, June 12
2:00-4:00p.m.
Join us for Summer Reading signup,
entertainment, prizes, a book fair, and lots of fun activities for all
ages. Join us for a great afternoon; then start reading to be eligible
for some terrific prizes.
<Don’t wait: The last day to register is July 17, 2010>
The Colony Public Library
June 9 - August, 2010
Catch the Reading Express!
This program is free for children entering the first through fifth grade. Summer reading is for fun and to keep skills sharp. Weekly programs are for Summer Reading Club Members only. We encourage parents and younger siblings to explore the Library during program times.
Registration Begins June 9, 2010.
All programs begin at 2:00 on Wednesdays; June 16 - August 11.
All logs must be turned in by August 4 to receive a certificate at the final program (August 11)! Anyone turning in a log after this date can pick up a certificate throughout August.
If you have read at least 10 books and turned in your log, you will receive a certificate today. Congratulations!
Pizza Hut Book It!
