Summer Reading
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Libraries Launch Innovative Summer Reading Programs for Communities
More than 18,000 children and adults are actively participating in summer reading programs at The Indianapolis Public Library, according to WTHR.
City Launches Diverse Summer Reading Programs
This summer, over 18,000 kids and adults are actively participating in The Indianapolis Public Library's reading programs, joining a nationwide surge in community literacy engagement, according to WTH
Libraries' summer reading programs boost literacy
In New York State, 930 public libraries offered summer reading programs in 2022, engaging over 1.
Long Beach Public Library launches summer reading program
In 2013, a whopping 685,000+ Californians signed up for public library summer reading programs, according to Cla-net .
Libraries Launch Community Summer Reading Programs for Engagement
In Long Beach, California, a community summer reading program saw participation jump from 1,910 in 2024 to 2,689 in 2025, according to the Long Beach Post .
Second Lady Vance's Nationwide Summer Reading Challenge
Last year, over 20,000 students across the nation participated in Second Lady Usha Vance's summer reading challenge, vying for a chance to visit the Nation's Capital.
6 Must-Read Books for Your 2026 Summer Reading List
Ann Patchett's highly anticipated novel 'Whistler,' about a woman reunited with her former stepfather, drops on June 2, 2026.