Updated: June 24, 2020
Summer is here and it is time to have fun with the kids. Get out of the house, go play, and enjoy this precious time. However, don’t forget to save some time to get some reading in and participate in some fun reading programs. All of the local libraries are hosting rewarding reading programs, as well as many businesses. We have compiled a list of available reading programs this summer here in Henderson, Boulder City, SW Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas.
Boulder City Library
Boulder City Library is offering summer reading programs for adults and children. They are also offering a variety of events as part of their summer reading program. (Currently suspended. Please check back to verify when summer programs and events at the library will be starting again.) Both programs offer a way to keep track of reading and library activities. There is also a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer for those who participated. Click here for additional information about the summer reading programs at Boulder City Library.
Henderson Libraries
Henderson Libraries are hosting their annual Summer Reading Challenge from June 1 through July 31, 2020. This is their first ever all-virtual summer reading challenge and is geared toward three reading levels for various ages - 0-3, 4-17 and 18 and up. Click here for additional information and to register today. Raffle prizes will be given away for ages 4-17 and include a Chromebook, an iPad, LEGO kits, mystery prizes and more.
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Join the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District for this year’s Club Read program. This is a free program for children and teens, offering them the opportunity to have fun this summer while keeping track of their reading. Readers of all levels, including pre-readers who are still being read to, are encouraged to participate in this program and join others in the community reading what they want to read. It’s easy to participate in Club Read, it’s fun, and it’s free. Click here for additional information and to join today.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV is hosting summer reading programs for both children and adults. This program helps improve upon current reading and writing skills and is offered as a family service thorough Henderson and Las Vegas. According to the website, this program is designed to help students (and adults) develop a deep love of books and reading. Click here for additional information about the summer reading programs from UNLV or call (800) 964-8888 to speak with a program coordinator today.
Barnes and Noble
The summer reading program through Barnes and Noble offers kids a fun and easy way to earn free books. Kids read a designated number of books and track their progress in the Reading Journal provided by Barnes and Noble. Once completed, bring the Reading Journal to one of the two area locations and choose a free book from the designated book list. This year, the summer reading program is available for readers of all ages - pre-readers, students, teens, and adults. Click here for additional information about the summer reading programs available from Barnes and Noble.
Chuck E Cheese
This summer, reward your kids with lots of family fun and time at Chuck E Cheese. This family fun restaurant offers a variety of printable rewards calendars, including one for summer reading. Print out the reading calendar, keep track of their progress, and bring it in to Chuck E Cheese for some fun rewards - 10 free play points or tokens! Click here for additional information about the rewards calendars from Chuck E Cheese.
Camp BOOK IT!
Camp BOOK IT! Is a free summer reading and activity program hosted by participating Pizza Hut locations. Kids who participate in the program have the opportunity to earn a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® when they reach their monthly goals. Click here for more details about Camp BOOK IT!, including monthly activities and how to participate.
Hopefully this list helps keep your kids reading this summer and enjoy all the benefits of local summer reading programs.
