Summer reading programs for kids are about to start! Not only does the Pikes Peak Library District have a summer reading program, but you can also do one from Barnes and Noble.
If you know of any local bookstores that are doing summer reading programs, please let me know – I’d love to add more to this list.
Pikes Peak Library Summer Reading Program (Summer of Adventure)
Eligible ages: 0-18
Registration: Online or at a library branch beginning June 1st. Go here for more information.
Prizes: Kids can win prizes, but those are yet to be announced.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Eligible ages: 1st through 6th grade
Registration: None required, go here for more information (click on the link to download the reading journal PDF, which has the info you need)
Prizes: One free book from a selection
Looking for more cheap and free things to do this summer? Check out our page of summer activities in Colorado Springs!
Looking for good books to read to your kids? I keep a list of books that we’ve enjoyed here. I also published a list of some of my personal favorites here.
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Thank you for mentioning Summer Adventure at Pikes Peak Library District. We are excited to announce our prizes for the summer!
Prizes for the children’s game (age categories 0-3, 4-7, & 8-12*)
First Prize: Summer Adventure Book Bag (0-3, 4-7, & 8-12)
Second Prize: Galaxy Squishy Dough (0-3) or Mars Comet Slime (4-7 & 8-12)
Third Prize: Book and entry into grand prize drawing (0-3, 4-7 & 8-12)
Grand Prize Drawing: 6 months gift subscription to activity crates from kiwico.com (participants can continue reading to earn up to four additional entries into the grand prize drawing)
Prizes for the Teen game (ages 12*-18)
First Prize: Teen Drawstring Bag
Second Prize: Teen Book or Journal
Third Prize: Teen T-shirt and entry into the grand prize drawing
Grand Prize Drawing: Chromebook (participants can continue reading to earn up to four additional entries into the grand prize drawing).
*12-year-olds can chose between the Children’s and the Teen games but can only participate in one.
Awesome – thanks for the update!