2017 Summer Reading
20 Minutes a Day Keeps the Summer Slide Away
Watch this short video to learn how to prevent the summer slide!
What should my kid be reading?
If your child is needing some reading inspiration trying a book on the either the Texas 2x2 list or the Texas Bluebonnet Reading List are great places to start.
Kids' Favorite Series
Free Reading Incentive Programs
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading
This summer reading program through Barnes & Noble gives children going into grades 1st-6th the ability to earn a FREE book by reading 8 books of their choice and filling out the summer reading journal available for download.
Half Price Books: Feed Your Brain
Half Price Books is offering students a chance to earn Bookworm Bucks that can be used in the store for reading just 15 minutes each day throughout the month. There is a separate reward for June and July.
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards Calendar
Earn 10 free tokens reading for 2 weeks. Just fill out the calendar and bring it in to claim your free tokens. Can be repeated over the summer.
Scholastic: Happy Camper- Take a Reading Adventure
Scholastic offers a free online summer program for children. This program gives your child a chance to set reading goals and unlock free e-books by reading. Schools with the most minutes read win a prize.
Plano Public Library
Summer reading at Plano Public Library is for all ages! Are you ready to Build a Better World this summer? Build your knowledge, build your vocabulary, and build your imagination with reading, STEAM, performers and more! Checkout the fabulous summer programs.
https://www.plano.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24371
Sign up from June 1 – August 31
online or at the library and set your own reading goal. Sign up online or at the library and set your own reading goal. Your completion online (with your Plano Library card) automatically enters you into the drawing for a $50 gift card. Register or Login
Kids and Teens
get a free book (while supplies last) when you reach your reading goal! (pick-up starting June 15)Plano Public Library has an extensive children's e-book and audio book collection. Books your kids want to read are only a few clicks away and can be downloaded to computers or tablets.