Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

Local YMCA Reads! program helps struggling kindergartners through fourth graders go from "learning to read" to "reading to ...

It’s hard to believe that summer is here. School may be out, but reading is in! Summer is such a magical time for having fun and making memories with your kids. Make one of those memories diving into ...

School's out and parents are looking for ways to help their kids avoid the summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read do significantly better at school ...

Note: This story has been updated to reflect a new timeframe for when the program begins, which will be Feb. 5. Monster Jam has teamed up with select local public libraries to offer a program that ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — A teenager’s commitment to making an impact in her community is getting us uplifted. Research shows that access to books for kids in their homes early in life is critical for success ...

As area schools begin summer break, local libraries are gearing up for summer reading programs. Leaders at the Park Ridge Public Library announced in a news release that June 2 marks the kickoff of ...

KAYSVILLE — Since December, Allie Garlick has become accustomed to elementary school teachers listening to her with a bit of doubt. She understands it. After all, she is approaching them to talk about ...

The Duluth Public Library held its annual New Year’s celebration called “Noon Year’s.” Families and kids of all ages were ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...