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Keeping the summer slide at bay is key for most students.
You can find summer reading programs at the Libraries, Barnes & Noble to keep your reading skills on track and prevent the summer slide.
Our favorite is summer reading at the library. We also do this with a workbook or two that interests us.
Local Libraries are KING at summer reading programs and rewards are a free book (sometimes more) for completing the requirements.
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Find Your Local Library Reading Challenge!
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Clearview Libraries in Windsor/Severance
Learning and exploration are essential parts of our shared human experience, and they last a lifetime. Summer Adventure Program — our take on the traditional summer reading program — is one way that we provide engaging experiences throughout the summer months to help foster the joy of reading and lifelong learning in all ages.
Get ready for another unforgettable Summer Adventure Program - Adventure Begins at Your Library! Whether you're an avid thrill seeker, a nature lover, or simply seeking an escape from the routine, the Clearview Library District has another exciting journey planned for summer 2025. The journey begins June 2 and runs through August 1st 2025.
Find out everything you need to read at Clearview here.
Please visit our events website for more programming information and registration.
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Loveland reading program
Summer Learning Program: Color Your World
The Loveland Public Library Summer Learning Program (SLP) is designed for people of ALL ages to continue exploring throughout the summer and foster a joy of learning. Building on traditional Summer Reading programs, Loveland Public Library's Summer Learning Program recognizes that all types of learning are important. Summer is a great time for self-directed reading and learning that leads to improved comprehension, helps overcome opportunity gaps through high-quality, hands-on programs, and fosters social and emotional development. The Library provides opportunities for our community to be inspired, ask questions, and discover new things.
Earn prizes by tracking the days you read from May 23rd - August 1st. Youth ages 0-17 who read and track 40 days by the end of the program will earn a ticket to our pizza and pool party finale. Along with reading, youth can take on BINGO challenges that bring the 'L' in SLP to life through hands-on learning and by introducing them to new types of literature. Completed BINGOs earn youth chances to win exciting prizes. Adults will be entered into a prize drawing if they read for 40 days for a gift basket and $50 Downtown Loveland gift certificate.
Important Dates:
View the full events calendar. Note: Some events require registration!
The 2025 SLP program will run from May 23-Aug 1, 2025.
Registration starts at the kickoff party Friday, May 23, 1:00pm- 4:00pm
View the event listing for the kickoff party
Kids' and Teen SLP Finale Pool Party (for Kid and Teen SLP Finishers)
Friday, August 1st, 5:30-7:30 at Winona Pool
View the event listing for the finale party
Keep an eye out for details at https://www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events/summer-learning-program
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Poudre Libraries reading program
Calling all artists, dreamers, explorers, creators, and colorful characters! Earn prizes as you read, write, explore, craft, and discover a world bursting with color, creativity, and fun.
1) Choose Your Adventure
Choose a format for completing the adventure.
Digital Tracking:
Pre-registration starts May 1 on Beanstack! Sign up on the Beanstack website or download and use the Beanstack Tracker App on Apple App Store or Google Play Store for a convenient online way to track your progress.
Get Beanstack Sign Up Help
Offline Tracking:
Use a printed Summer Adventure Bingo Board available at the libraries or for download starting May 27.
Pick up your Signup Prize. Must pick up in person starting May 27. Available while supplies last.
Ages Birth – 17: choose a new, free book from our Summer Adventure display
Ages 18+: pick up a free magnet
2) Read & Explore
Choose your adventure, Bingo style! Complete at least 5 activities in a row on the Bingo Board (up, down, or diagonal). Bingo activities include art, nature, self-care, and of course, reading!
Check out our programs and events over the summer, too!
3) Collect a Prize
Collect a prize once you’ve completed at least one Bingo!
Ages birth – 17: choose another new, free book from the Summer Adventure display
Ages 18+: collect an exclusive Poudre Libraries coloring book.
4) Add to Your Adventure
Eager for more? Complete your entire Bingo board to be entered in a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer! 25 winners ages birth to 11 will win a bag of games and toys. 20 winners ages 12 and up will win a $50 gift card to Downtown Fort Collins, Human Bean, Target, or Jerry’s Artarama.
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Berthoud Community Library Dist.
Get Ready to Dive into a World of Color this Summer at the Berthoud Community Library!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Annual Summer Learning Initiative at the Berthoud Community Library! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been part of this tradition for years, we truly appreciate your enthusiasm and participation.
Mark Your Calendars!
Registration kicks off on May 31st, and punch cards for our Adult Summer Reading Program will be available starting June 1st.
This year’s theme is “Color Our World”, and we’re so excited to explore a vibrant summer filled with creativity, stories, and community fun! Summer Learning officially begins on June 1st. Make sure to pick up your Summer Learning Booklet, complete with tracking logs and a full list of events, available beginning May 13th.
Got questions? Our friendly front desk staff are here to help, or give us a call at (970) 532-2757.
Join us for a colorful and unforgettable summer of learning!
Check out all the events we have for kids, tweens, and teens.
If you have any questions feel free to ask the front desk staff members or call (970) 532-2757
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Glenn A Jones Johnstown & Milliken
Our theme for this year's Summer Reading Program is, "Color Your World." The program will begin on Tuesday, May 27th and runs until the end of July. Sign-ups are only available in person at the Johnstown and Milliken locations and will begin on May 19th. When you sign-up, you will be given a SRP event calendar. There are so many wonderful events to celebrate reading this summer. Make sure you visit our calendar. Be sure to follow us on social media, where we promote every program and have links for the events that require registration. Sign up starts May 19th!
https://librariesrock.org/, @GlennAJonesFB
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Wellington Public Library
The Summer Reading Program starts June 2nd!
Registration begins May 2nd!
If your child is too young to read, you can read to them!
Click on the link below to sign up for the program, and check our website for up-to-date information on summer programs such as art classes, Field Day, Denver Museum Wonder Workshops, and all the great prizes we will have available!
Get Started!
Register HERE on ReadSquared starting May 2nd! All ages welcome to participate.
You can also download the free ReadSquared app on your phone to log your reading, keep up with challenges, and more!
https://wellington.colibraries.org/youth/summer-reading-program/
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Red Feather Public Library
Summer Reading Program: May 1 – August 4
How it works:
Track Your Reading:
Starting May 1, keep track of how much time you spend reading. Use a reading log to record your minutes. You can read books, magazines, graphic novels, listen to audiobooks, or even read to someone else — and yes, it counts for both of you!
Earn Tokens: Each age group has a different reading goal based on time. Once you reach your goal, you’ll earn a token. You can turn in your reading log to get your token starting May 29th, then either trade it in for a prize or save your tokens for bigger prizes later.
Grand Prize Drawing: For every 3rd token you earn, you’ll be entered into our grand prize drawing! The more you read, the better your chances.
Final Turn-In: The last day to turn in your reading log and claim tokens or prizes is August 4.
https://redfeather.colibraries.org/summer-reading/
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Ault Public Library (Highplains - Northernplains Library District - all libraries in the district)
Northern Plains Public Library has our own unique take on summer reading. Our Children’s Librarians have created their own template called WHAM. WHAM stands for Water, Hangout, Art and Movies. We hold weekly events for our patrons that rotate each of these themes. All of our summer events take place outdoors so we can let our kids run around, play and create without having to keep their voices down. We have a large slip n’ slide, inflatable screen for movies, art supplies and games galore. Every Thursday we set up outside, whether it’s a game or otherwise, and provide a place to play and socialize. We know that our families need a safe place to let loose and have fun without having to spend a dime. We work hard to create events that would be of interest to our community and our themes are often book and reading related, though sometimes they are just an outlet for all that warm weather energy. Though Northern Plains Public Library is located in Ault, CO, we are actually the library for Ault, Pierce, Nunn and Carr, Colorado, though we have participants from Eaton, Greeley and Larimer County as well.
Summer Reading isn’t just for the kids nor is it all about WHAM. We do have tracking cards for our patrons of all ages to record the hours they spend reading and those who are participating do so with the understanding that it is also a challenge with prizes available to our most prolific readers. We also have a drawing for all who participate, and prizes are purchased for adults, teens and children. Our theme for this year is gardening, so you will see that reflected in our window art, summer reading decorations and even in the prizes.
I have attached the flyer we have created with our schedule for the upcoming summer and this will be posted on our website as well as in our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram). Our WHAM summer reading will kick off officially on Thursday, June 5th. Participants are welcome to come in any time that day and after to sign up, put their name on a participation badge to hang in the library, and get their reading logs along with a little treat. We are very excited about the program and look forward to meeting our regular and new patrons for another fun filled, reading summer!
https://www.mylibrary.us/sra/
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Estes Valley Library - Wander the World
Welcome to Summer Reading! From May 22 through July 31, readers of all ages are embarking on a journey of creativity and celebrating the myriad of ways in which art and reading enrich our lives. Look for themed programs and featured collections starting in June that will stoke your artistic side and inspire your imagination, including art and science projects, outdoor storytimes, author talks, and more.
Visit our site for more details!
DIY Summer Reading Program
You can create your own summer reading incentive and reward program.
- I recommend a step program. Create a list of books that can be earned as they achieve a level you desire them to be at by a designated period of time. Begin your program with easy-to-read books with things that interest your child. Something that will make them feel challenged but give them a running start and confidence, then build the next level a bit more challenging, and so on. I usually do only 3 levels with about 2-3 books in each level. Adjust each level to as many books as you think your child can complete within a summer and give bonus points for additional books read beyond that. After reading between 6 (2 per level) through 9 (more if your kid is an avid reader) they will feel proud of what they did and not experience the summer slide with their reading and comprehension.
- I start with a book that my daughter has been wanting and build the summer reading with books she has on her list. When she was younger, I made a list of books that I wanted her to read along with fun easy books to help build her reading ability. A mix of slightly challenging books with easy books to help build her confidence.
- Use something to track your child's progress. A bar chart, pie chart, box chart anything that makes it fun for everyone.
- I give other prizes as she finishes the books like stationary, pencils, etc. Pick out some great incentives as encouragement for prizes as each goal is met. I liked to get a great backpack for my daughter as the final prize at the end of summer just in time to go back to school.
Other suggestions:
Prizes: A special night out doing something they truly love.
Extra time with a friend
A fun trip to a park, a picnic.
Think of the things your kids love and reward them with something that will create memories!
This will help instill the love or reading too!
You don't want to burn your child out before going back to school, just keep them on track and engaged.
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Book Stores
Barnes & Noble
This great program is for all ages. Kid's journals are available for grades 1st to 6th in English and Spanish at Barnes & Noble or online. Program runs July 1st to August 31st. Participants must read 8 books, tell what their favorite part is and why. Then they can return the book journal to Barnes & Noble and choose one book from a list of books as a reward! All stores participate, 2 closest ones are The Promenade Shops at Centerra 5835 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland 80537 and South College Ave 4045 S College Fort Collins 80525. For more details visit Barnes & Noble web page.
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Online Reading Programs:
Books A Million
Will give you a Diary of a Wimpy Kid backpack when you read any 4 books from this summer reading adventure section. Use their journal.
Scholastic HomeBase
This summer reading challenge runs from May 9th through September 12th. Enjoy some fun things on the Scholastic site for kids and adults. Tips for parents and educators for summer reading. Join Home Base app full of games and reading for your kids. You'll find downloadable information and trackers along with some great reading resources on the Scholastic site.
Colorado Reading Center
offers a great program for school-age kids. If your child is behind due to dyslexia, comprehension, spelling, writing or just because of this crazy year. They offer online tutoring and support. http://coloradoreading.com/
Intensive writing summer camp At Colorado Reading Center
If your kids love to write or need a little help in this area the intensive writing summer camp is wonderful. http://coloradoreading.com/
PBS has wonderful resources for parents.
From reading to emotions and everything in between, PBS has activities, stories, and games for kids. PBS offers articles and more for parents to help with emotions and more too! If your young reader loves Super Why this is a great program for reading!
is a great way to get your kids reading! This site offers games, activities, virtual books, insight into characters and author, kids club, reviews, and something for parents and teachers too! Register any time.
Pizza Hut Camp Book It
Register and read for a variety of programs sponsored by Pizza Hut. They offer summer reading, The Literacy Project, National Young Readers Week, Give Me 20 for early childhood readers, and Book It! Read more about Book it here.
Summer Camp Reading Program
REGIS University - https://readingprograms.org/Regis - Based in Denver for kids from preschool to 12th grade. This is a proven curriculum from the Regis University and taught by professional instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Each grade level has a camp set for them. Flexible schedules, weekly one-hour classes, and short structured assignments make it simple for your child to grow as a reader and student over the summer. https://www.regis.edu/About-Regis-University/Campus-Locations.aspx
AudioFile SYNC Summer Audiobook program 13+
What is SYNC? It's a free summer audiobook program specifically for teens 14+.
How does it work? SYNC offers kids two thematically paired audiobooks each week. The titles drop every Thursday at midnight Eastern time through the summer.
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More Online
Star Fall - http://www.starfall.com/ is geared to early reading K-2nd grade. Math is also available and there is an option for Educators and Homeschool. There are Free downloads and paid subscriptions.
Spelling City - https://www.spellingcity.com/ For Grades K-12. Has options for Parents, Educators, School district, & Homeschool with memberships. This program expands vocabulary through games, & reading. This site offers resources such as tutorials for parents, teachers, homeschool, etc.
Reading Eggs – https://readingeggs.com/ For kids 2-13. Reading and math. This site does assessments to see where your child is in his or her reading and math journey and helps them grow to the next level filling in gaps and helping them grow confident.
Book Adventure- https://bookadventure.com/ helps with comprehension not just reading. They have quizzes similar to AR book tests. They have text to speech quizzes for young readers and EEL students. They have an accelerated reader for home and school use. They are also a certified Lexile partner. Unique to this program is a writing lesson. Built in rewards for kids to keep them motivated.
Scholar Within is a reading program for kids K-8. They offer Homeschool a Summer reading program and so much more. Help Your Kids Become Strong, Confident Readers, Improve reading speed with their research-Proven reading fluency training. Learn effective reading comprehension strategies. Read fun and engaging reading passages. Learn how to easily take notes. Learn to spell accurately and confidently with spelling patterns. Improve planning and time-management skills with their program.
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Ways to get free books:
Check them out at your library: It’s a great way to have access to thousands of great books and you don’t have to keep them. If you really like a book you can always buy it but most of us who love to read would have thousands of books at home if we kept everything we’ve ever read. If you do this during the summer reading programs many of the prizes are free books!
Little Libraries around town! This is an amazing way to borrow a book and maybe find something truly unique and unavailable any other way. Some little libraries take donations and this opens up a whole lot of opportunity for a wide variety of titles, subjects, types of books. Biographies, science, story and other kinds of books can be found in a little library. Check out where to find them around town here.
Book Crossing http://www.bookcrossing.com/ is a great web page that connects readers with books that have been “released into the wild”, so to speak. It’s free to join and the potential is endless. It covers over 132 countries so you can get books in other languages from other cultures. The cool part is that it is simple. Have a book you want to release? Easy, Get a Kit, Register the ID# (they will give you) then list it and let it go. There are different levels to participate in but the basic is free.
Borrowing or trading with friends is always popular but as we get a bit older we forget about this one.
Ok We all Know Dolly Parton no matter your age. From country music to philanthropy she has done it all. You can get books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. She offers books to kids 0-5 and has a tremendous selection of books. Visit her site for free registration
Craig’s list offers tons of stuff and if you are looking for books there is a category for that too. Local Craigs lists can be found via google search.
There are always books for all ages and likes at Garage sales and I’ve found that most will give you a book or two if you ask rather than take them to good will etc. If you ask and especially for kids books most people will just give them to you. I know I’m a softie and just say yes even if I have them labeled.
PaperBack Swap offers another free book option similar to BookCrossing but without the expense of tracking the book. Website for PaperBack Swap.
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