Summer Reading Programs

Help your kids prevent the dreaded “summer slide” by participating in over a dozen free summer reading experiences and other educational fun over the summer months! Remember, any parent or caregiver who reads to a child counts for those younger ones!

Summer is almost here and there are local and national programs available for free to get you and your kids reading. Choose one or participate in all of them! 

Plan times when you and your child can read together. Even as kids get older, you can read along side of them. I am not the most avid reader but I know that when my kids see me free, I am modeling for them what I expect of them. 

Summer Reading Programs Louisville

Barnes and Noble – Programs for kids and teen. Download the log and read to earn a free book. It is for kids in grades 1-6. 

Louisville Free Public Library – A 10 week program for kids (birth up!) to teens. Register online. Get information about the Louisville Cultural Pass by clicking here.

Summer Reading & Cultural Pass Kickoff party, Saturday, May 31, 2025. This kickoff event will take place at the Main Library and feature FREE crafts, activities, performances and MORE from the Library and participating Cultural Pass venues. Sign-up for Summer Reading and Cultural Pass will be available on-site.

Click here for Oldham County library reading fun! Update coming soon

Bullitt County Public Library – SummerQuest 2025, starts June 1st. They have a program for adults and kids. 

Chuck E Cheese Reading Program – The reading program runs all year, just click the link to download the form.

Half Price Books – Summer Reading Camp is available for online registration. Starting June 1, registered participants have access to printable camp components all summer, including reading lists, activity ideas, and coloring sheets. You can also visit your local HPB to receive a copy of your camper’s Summer Reading Log, cool camp stickers, and information on how to earn $5 Bookworm Bucks in June and July!

 

New Albany-Floyd County Public Library – Camp Creativity 2025 May 31- July 31 for all ages. 

Pizza Hut’s Book It Program – A FREE reading incentive program for grades PreK-6, classrooms, parents, and homeschool families. Camp Book It is their summer program. You track your child’s reading online and when your child meets their goal, they will receive their certificate for a Personal Pan Pizza in your email. 

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge – Log the minutes they read and earn virtual rewards as they go. Kids can earn donations for books for other kids who have limited resources. May 9-Sept 12.