Local libraries and businesses offer summer reading programs that help to encourage kids to read throughout the summer. Participation in these programs are free and help the kids set reading goals and keep track of their reading by providing incentives for reaching their goals with special parties, tickets to venues and free books. In addition, libraries usually schedule special programs throughout the summer to supplement the reading program. Summer Reading Programs will be kicking off soon! Click the links below to your local library to sign up!
Boise Public Library Summer Reading
June 1 - July 31
Join us for a summer of adventure and discovery with Boise Public Library's annual Summer Reading program! Our goal is to encourage readers to explore both familiar and new genres by offering reading recommendations, engaging activities, and fun prizes. FAQs | Prizes
How it Works
1.) Pick a theme from the categories below
2.) Complete 5 activities
3.) Repeat - try new themes throughout the summer!
Summer Reading Themes
Terms & Conditions
- Open to all ages and abilities
- Non-Boise residents are not eligible for Grand Prizes
- Grand Prize drawings will be held August 1. Winners will be notified via phone or email by August 15.
* Limit 1 FREE Book per customer
Boise Libraries Summer Reading Kick-off Parties!
May 26 - 2pm-4pm ~ Boise Public Library Summer Reading Kick Off Party with Mo Willems Thank-O-Rama Bus
Let's get ready for Summer Reading at the Boise Public Library! This year's event will also include MO Willems Thank-O-Rama Bus! Meet Gerald and Piggie, get your face painted, enjoy popcorn and snacks, create crafts, and more! This event will be held outside behind the library.
May 31 - 3pm-5pm ~ Library! at Hillcrest Summer Reading Costume Party
Come join the Library! at Hillcrest as we celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading! We'll have fun activities for all ages throughout the library, including a Clue-themed scavenger hunt, an Escape Room, a life-size Candy Land game, a craft, and some light snacks. Learn about this year's Summer Reading program and get signed up. Costumes are welcome. (Staff will be dressed in characters from Clue and Candyland.)
June 1 - 10am ~ Hidden Springs Branch Library Summer Reading Kick off Party: Touch, Learn, Explore hands on Vehicle exploration
Touch, Explore, Learn. Join the festivities at the Cruisin Car Show and explore some awesome trucks as we kick off our Summer Reading Program. Vehicles from the Boise Police SWATbearclaw, ambulance, tractor, electric car, Ada County Sheriff patrol car and motorcycle and more! All ages welcome!
June 1 - 12pm-2:30pm ~ Library! at Bown Crossing Summer Reading Kickoff and Dino Party
Celebrate the launch of our annual Summer Fest reading program! Learn how to earn cool prizes for meeting reading goals and challenges; dig for dinosaurs and create your own fossils; pose in our Jurassic photo booth, and so much more! Don't miss out on the all-ages, dinosaur fun! All events will take place outside-bring your shade hats and sunscreen.
June 1 - 12pm-5pm ~ Library! at Cole & Ustick Summer Reading Kick Off Celebration
Stop by the library! at Cole and Ustick to get started on the Summer Reading Program (June 1-July 31). All you have to do is pick a theme and finish 5 activities from that theme to claim a free book. Once you complete a theme you may try new themes throughout the summer to be entered into weekly prize drawings! There will be staff, coloring sheets, and cookies on hand to help get you started.
June 1 - 1pm-3pm ~ Library! at Collister Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Join us for our Summer Reading Blast-Off! This year's national theme is "A Universe of Stories" which inspires us to dream big, believe in ourselves, and create and share stories. At the Blast-Off Party you can create your own planet, craft a message to Earthlings in your planet's language, and more! Everyone will help decorate our big rocket ship with messages about why we love to read, and get set up for our 2019 Summer Reading!
Garden City Public Library Summer Reading Program and Kick-Off Party
Summer Reading runs June 4-August 1
Kids and Teens Summer Reading Challenge
- Register and collect your Summer Reading log.
- Work your way through four levels of reading.
- Each time you finish a level of reading, visit the library to collect a prize.
- After finishing all levels and reading a total of 10 books, turn in your log to be entered in the grand prize drawing.
- Complete a new log for more chances at winning a grand prize! Grand prize drawings will be held August 2nd.
Barnes and Noble Reading Program
Children in grades first through sixth grade can log their reading and get free books after reading and logging eight books. Bring in the filled out log to Barnes and Noble and get your free book (from the list on the log).
Chuck E Cheese Pizza and Tokens Rewards
Download a calendar, have your child read for two weeks, and bring your child into Chuck E Cheese with the calendar and get 10 free game tokens, with purchase of food.
June 1 - July 15
Ages 0-12 years old can participate
Read 20 minutes every day (or are read to), log your time, earn prizes, and uncover fun games. Complete readings lists, book reviews, and missions for a chance in the grand prize drawings! Register for the 2019 Summer Reading Program online, at the Library or at our Kickoff party!
May 31 - 5pm-9pm ~ Meridian Library's 2019 Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Join us at Settlers Park to kick off our Summer Reading program! Sign up for the program and you'll get a free book to keep. We'll have food trucks and food & drink vendors such as Dickey's Barbecue Pit, The Rusty Dog Corn Dogs, El Paco Tacos y Tortas, Dutch Bros Coffee, cotton candy, and more. Come jump in our bounce houses, Meet the DJ from the River 94.9 radio station, and visit 40+ booths from various organizations from the community including the fire department, the Bookmobile, and local authors. There will be lots of fun activities to explore.
The theme for our Summer Reading this year is “A Universe of Stories!” You won’t want to miss all the fun and hands-on activities that we have in store this summer! Summer Reading Program is open to all children, ages 0-18. All kids are welcome and encouraged to come to the library to sign-up. A Kuna library card is not required to sign up for the reading program.
Those that sign-up between June 3-8 will receive a FREE book PLUS their name is entered into a drawing for Roaring Springs tickets! Winners will be announced at the June 11 & 12th programs. You must pick up your free book at Kuna Library by June 8.
Summer Reading Program sessions begin the week of June 11.
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Important dates:
- Summer Reading Program calendars available May 29
- Sign-ups begin June 3
- Sign-up between June 3-8 and receive a FREE book
- Program begins June 11
Nampa Public Library Summer Reading Kick-off Carnival
Summer Reading Program runs June 1-July 1
June 1 - 10am-1pm ~ Summer Reading Kick-off Carnival
Join us as we kickoff our summer reading program with vendors, booths, treats, and more. Summer Reading encourages children and teens to read over the summer months by providing cool prizes and coupons as incentives for reaching reading goals! Program runs through July. Get a running start by signing up on the first day! *A library card is not required to participate.
Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading & Kick-off Party
Program runs June 1-July 31
School is out, but that doesn't mean the reading stops! Starting June 1st, the Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading Program is a fun way to stay engaged and keep up those reading levels. You will have a blast this summer with A Universe of Stories! Read, log your reading time, and win prizes; plus fun, universe-focused events will be happening all summer long! All ages encouraged to participate. Download your reading log in June or July.
May 30 - 4pm ~ TEEN Summer Reading Kick off Party (Ages 13-18)
Organized by the Department of Physics and Service Learning at Boise State University, Dr. Daniel Fologea and his team will lead physics experiments about electricity and magnetism! Free pizza for participants.
June 1- 11am-1pm ~ Summer Reading Kick Off Party (All ages)
Help us kick-off Summer Reading 2019 with TWO collaborative art projects! All materials provided - just bring your imagination and creativity to create something that is out of this world! Families and people of all ages welcome! Summer reading forms will be available starting at 10 am! All ages welcome to participate.
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