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, ...

CREAM AND SNOW CONES FOR GUESTS. WELL, NEW THIS MORNING. LIBRARIES ARE GREAT PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO BEAT THE HEAT. AND NOW THERE’S A NEW REASON TO GO A SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FOR READERS OF ALL AGES.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The Syosset Library is keeping busy this season, with summer reading programs underway and weekly programs for all ages. This summer’s reading challenge, “Color Our World,” takes on a literal meaning ...

The Woodland Public Library launched the Reading Dragons, an exciting new summer reading program designed to ignite imaginations, build literacy skills and bring the community together through reading ...

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.

ATLANTA — Those who are looking for some summertime fun on a budget can stop by their local library for books and much more. The Georgia Public Library Service says libraries are starting their summer ...

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 ...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s officially the start of June, which means Summer Reading programs are beginning in the Pine Belt. The reading program at the Laurel-Jones County Library will kick off this ...