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.

In hopes of getting residents to not only read, but enjoy reading, the Wilton Library kicked off its “Literary Elements” adult summer reading program Monday, July 7. “It’s an online reading program ...

The BOOK IT! program is teaming up with Pizza Hut to reward kids with free pizza for reading over the summer. Enrollment ...

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, ...

When the school year ends, the need for literacy support does not. Here’s help in finding in-person and online summer reading programs around the Kansas City area. Summer in Kansas City may be a time ...