A young reader holds up a “I Signed Up for Explore Summer” sign during last year’s kick-off event for Johnson County Public Library’s summer reading program. Registration is now open for the program, ...

ALBANY — Some area librarians are enjoying an unexpected surge in summer reading this year — especially among teens and adults. The trend has also been reported by librarians nationwide. In Albany, ...

Some teachers call it the summer lull or the summer slide. Other teachers refer to it as the summer brain drain. Whatever you call it, it’s real – the summer brings with it a long break in learning.

As an avid reader and a former library employee, Jenna Spivak recognizes the value of a high level of literacy and has passed that along to her three children. And she’s showing them that reading ...

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 ...

Kristina Benson, Ashville Library Director, and Donelle Melville, Lakewood Library Program Director, stand with the collaborative artwork project designed by Lakewood Library Assistant Jordyn Johnson, ...

The Lompoc Public Library invites community members to participate in an upcoming focus group to help shape this year’s summer reading program.

Start your summer of color at the Library! The 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” features vibrant programs, colorful performers and reading challenges for all ages. From June 1 to Aug. 9 ...

HUNTINGTON — The Cabell County Public Library held its annual Kick Off Party to officially start its summer reading program Monday. Even though the theme for this year was chosen by the Collaborative ...

Sharon Short (www.sharonshort.com) is a novelist and director of the Antioch Writers’ Workshop. Contact Sharon with news about your book club or organization. Email: sharonshort@sharonshort.com.

The Joplin Public Library will present its annual all-ages summer reading program May 27-July 20 with the theme “Color Our World." The program is free, and participants are invited to track their ...