Sign up for one (or all!) programs that offer incentives for student progress.
Soar into summer reading with exciting activities, prizes, and giveaways.
- We’ve suggested 900 minutes of reading as a worthy goal, but if this challenge isn’t right for you or your family, feel free to create your own challenge.
- You can increase or decrease the number of minutes or set a goal for the number of books or pages you want to read.
- You can also do the supplemental activities we suggest on the reading log.
- We’re giving away three $500 Southwest Airlines gift cards to participants who sign up to read.
- Pre-register now for Flock to the Library summer reading for your chance to win!
Parker Kids Corner - Parker Library
Grades 1-3. Want to practice reading Spanish or start learning?
- Join us every month to read and discuss a Spanish picture book and get creative with a fun activity.
- No need to read the book beforehand.
- All language levels, from beginner to Spanish speaker, are welcome.
- View Reading List
- Starting June 1, visit your favorite Arapahoe Libraries location to pick up your Summer Reading passport, choose a free book*, and set out on a new adventure.
- Complete nine passport activities to get your passport stamped at the library and claim your Summer Reading pin.
- Once you have nine stamps in your passport, fill out the prize drawing entry page towards the back of the passport and enter to win at the library.
- Find events and activities at the library and online all summer long!
*while supplies last
Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books.
- They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore.
- Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.
Scholastic Summer Reading Program
- From May 9th through September 12th, kids can visit the summer zone in Scholastic Home Base, a completely free digital destination which offers stories, characters, games, and a community of readers. Home Base is moderated for safety 24/7.
- By creating an account on Home Base, kids can join a community of readers and will be able to read books and stories; attend author events; interact with their favorite characters; play book-based games and activities; join dance parties; and more!
For more easy ways to incorporate reading into your family's summer activities, print out this PDF tip sheet to post on the fridge!