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Screenshot of Corpus Christi Public Library Kids and Teen Summer Reading
85/100 · ages 0–17

Corpus Christi Public Library Kids and Teen Summer Reading

Corpus Christi Public Libraries’ summer reading program invites children and teens from birth through 17 to read, participate in activities, and explore library resources.

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Screenshot of Massachusetts Summer Reading Program 2026

Massachusetts Summer Reading Program 2026

A statewide library summer reading program encouraging children and families to read and participate in library activities.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Youth and families · Free through libraries85
Screenshot of Vermont Summer Reading Program 2027

Vermont Summer Reading Program 2027

The Vermont Department of Libraries supports local public libraries with an annual summer reading program that encourages children, teens, and families to read and explore new books.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Youth of all ages; local program-specific · Free through participating libraries85
Screenshot of Bartholomew County Library Growing Readers 2026

Bartholomew County Library Growing Readers 2026

Official provider program: Bartholomew County Library Growing Readers 2026.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children; program-specific · Program-specific84
Screenshot of Children’s Museum Houston Para Los Niños 2026

Children’s Museum Houston Para Los Niños 2026

Official provider program: Children’s Museum Houston Para Los Niños 2026.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children; program-specific · Program-specific84
Screenshot of Kansas City Kansas Public Library Early Literacy 2026

Kansas City Kansas Public Library Early Literacy 2026

Official provider program: Kansas City Kansas Public Library Early Literacy 2026.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children; program-specific · Program-specific84
Screenshot of Santa Clara County Library 1000 Books Before 6 2026

Santa Clara County Library 1000 Books Before 6 2026

Official provider program: Santa Clara County Library 1000 Books Before 6 2026.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children; program-specific · Program-specific84
Screenshot of Greenwich Library Children’s Summer Reading 2026

Greenwich Library Children’s Summer Reading 2026

A children’s summer reading program built around reading goals, activities, and the theme Plant a Seed, Read.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Children · Free83
Screenshot of Project Literade

Project Literade

A nationwide nonprofit book-mail program that sends brand-new, age-matched books to children and teens from birth through age 18, supporting book ownership and literacy.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
0–18 · Free book mail; current intake may close between fulfillment batches84
Screenshot of Tulsa Library Littles Summer Reading 2026

Tulsa Library Littles Summer Reading 2026

An early-literacy summer reading program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with library activities and reading support.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Birth–PreK · Free84
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