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2025 Summer Reading Programs for Kids

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Research shows that excessive fun and relaxation over the summer can result in reading loss. Luckily, there are tons of great programs in our area to motivate kids to read all summer long!  Check out some of our favorites!
 
Montgomery County Library - From June 2 - July 26, children through 12 years of age can participate in virtual summer reading and enjoy online events and digital programs. Sign up online, then earn badges and prizes by logging your books into the new Summer Reading app.  This year's theme is "Color Our Word." Visit the WoodlandsMommy.com calendar for special events at the Mitchell, South, and Central  Libraries for kids, pre-teens and teens (storytimes, crafts, movies, and more).
 
Chuck E. Cheese's - Download a Reading Rewards Chart (they have many different ones to choose from and it is a year-round program), mark the book your child reads each day for two weeks and redeem your chart for 10 free Play Points or tokens with any food purchase. Limited one calendar offer per child per day. Expires 12/31.
  
Half Price Books - Summer Reading Camp starts June 1! Register to receive reading lists and fun activities to keep your kiddos on their toes, and in the books, all summer long.
 
Barnes & Noble - After your child in grades 1-6 reads 8 books over the summer, fill out the reading journal and turn it in between July 1 and August 31. He/she will receive a FREE book as a reward! 
 
Harris County Public Library - Participate June 2 – August 2 for fun programs and activities, and earn cool prizes for reading!
 
Houston Public Library - "Color Our World" June 1 - July 31.  Earn free books by logging 20 minutes of reading per day, for 5 days or more. Log at least one day of reading each week to win the Weekly Prize Drawing!

Pizza Hut Camp Book-It Summer Reading - With Camp BOOK IT!, your child earns rewards all summer long. Track and reward your kids' reading for June, July and August in the digital dashboard. When they meet their monthly reading goal, they'll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut!