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ALA Día: Free Resources for 2026
The Association for Library Service to Children provides free 2026 Día promotional graphics and bilingual reading-list links celebrating children’s books and cultural diversity.
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Denver Public Library Welcome to Reading Kits
Free Denver Public Library kits pair books, activities, and targeted tips for developing readers, with English and Spanish support across background knowledge, decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
A public-library early-literacy program for children from birth to kindergarten that supports reading logs, family reading routines, and English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole resources.
Surrey Libraries Kids & Families
Surrey Libraries’ Kids & Families page connects families with storytimes, early-literacy programs, reading support, book lists, coding kits, digital resources, and children’s media.
NYC Literacy Resources for Families
New York City Public Schools’ literacy-resources page gathers family-oriented guidance and activities to support children’s reading and literacy development at home.
Markham Public Library Kids Makerspace
A library makerspace guide featuring screen-free programmable toys such as Botley and Code-a-Pillar, with instructions and recommended ages for hands-on coding play.
ALA 2026 Summer Reading Lists
The American Library Association’s 2026 Summer Reading Lists offer free downloadable book and digital-media recommendations for birth–preschool, grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8.
Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026 Resources
The UK National Year of Reading 2026 resource portal offers family, school, library, early-years, and accessible reading guides, activity packs, and downloadable materials.
Library of Congress NLS Summer Reading Program
The U.S. National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled summer reading page provides the Unearth a Story programme, kids programming, activities, and accessible reading support.
ALA 2026 Summer Reading Lists
The American Library Association’s 2026 Summer Reading Lists offer free downloadable book and digital-media recommendations for birth–preschool, grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8.
iREAD Summer 2026: Plant a Seed, Read
iREAD’s 2026 library reading programme uses a farm-to-table theme to connect stories with culture, history, science, health and human connection, with children, teen, early-literacy and family activities.
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