Now that Memorial Day is over, we can concentrate on summer! One of the great things about summer is all the great reading programs for kids AND adults. Whether it’s your favorite Wisconsin library or the Pizza Hut Book It! Reading Program, there are great opportunities for young and old alike to earn free stuff just for reading!

Local Libraries:

• Brown County Library – Kickoff Date June 6. Summer reading programs for Early Literacy, Children’s, Teens & Tweens, and Adults. Track your reading and earn entries for a wealth of prizes, Summer Reading – Brown County Library
• Appleton Public Library – Kickoff Date June 8. Programs for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Read and collect entries for various prizes. Summer – Appleton Public Library
• Kaukauna Public Library – Kickoff Date June 9 Pre-School, School Age, Teen and Adult Programs. earn up 3 books and some coupons to local businesses this summer. Or grab a trinket from the treasure chest. You can also enter to win the Grand Prize  Summer Learning Program – Kaukauna Public Library
• Oshkosh Public Library – Kickoff Date June 10 This year’s theme is Curtains Up! Pick up your Playbill at the library. It contains all your instructions and your BINGO card of activities!  Mark off the activities on your BINGO card as you complete them.When you complete all five activities in a straight line (up, down, or diagonal), you have a BINGO! Visit the library to collect a small prize and a raffle ticket. Enter the raffle of your choice!  Reading Programs | Oshkosh Public Library
• Door County Library – Kickoff Date June 10. Everyone can be a Reader with us this summer; all ages are included. All forms of reading are encouraged; read or be read-to, it all counts! Incentives in the Beanstack App include Destination Door County Gift Certificates or your choice of prize books. Summer Reading
  ​Incentives vary at each Door County Library Location; “shop” around our locations to see what we have. 
• Eau Claire Public Library – Kickoff Date June 1. Programs for Children, Teens, and Adults. • Collect your Reading Log by visiting the library or clicking the link below. Set a reading goal and start reading. Track your progress on your Reading Log. Complete 5 activities from the Activity List on your Reading Log. Claim your prize by bringing your completed Reading Log to the Youth Services desk. L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
• Algoma Public Library – Kickoff Date June 15. Programs for Children, Teens, and Adults Summer Reading Program Starts! – Algoma Public Library
• Milwaukee Public Library – June 1 – August 3; Rewards after 5 and 10 hours of reading Summer Reading · Milwaukee Public Library · MPL
• Madison Public Library – Kickoff Date June 1. Choose a creative reading goal. Break your goal into 10 smaller steps and write them along the path in the map. When you get halfway to meeting your goal, celebrate! There are ideas for creative celebrations included within the map. Bring your completed map back to the library and talk to library staff about your reading journey. When you do, you’ll be able to collect this year’s commemorative WE READ badge. Available while supplies last. WE READ at Madison Public Library | Madison Public Library

Pizza Hut Book It! (Summer or Classroom Program)

• During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut single topping Personal Pan Pizza* from participating locations. Use the BOOK IT! Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards. Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program

Barnes & Noble

• This summer, kids in grades 1-6 earn a FREE book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program. Read any eight books and record them in your Summer Reading Journal (see links below). When you’re done, bring it to a Barnes & Noble store and choose your free book! Redeemable 7/1-8/31.. Summer Reading Free Book Giveaway | Barnes & Noble®

Panda Express (Classroom Program)

• Technically, this is a school year program but thought it was worth mentioning for all the teachers our there, The program is recommended for elementary school students who are reading, typically grades Pre-K/TK – 5th grade (ages 5-11). Students will have an individual goal of reading 5 books. You can also encourage them to support each other to achieve a collective goal as a classroom. Each student that reaches their goal gets a free Kids Meal coupon. Read With Me | A Panda Express Community Program

Half Price Books

• Starting June 1, registered participants have access to printable camp components all summer, including reading lists, activity ideas, and coloring sheets. You can also visit your local HPB to receive a copy of your camper’s Summer Reading Log, cool camp stickers, and information on how to earn $5 Bookworm Bucks in June and July! Summer Reading Camp

Books-A-Million

• This year’s theme is Warrior Cats! Complete your logbook (4 books) and receive a free Warriors Book. Books-A-Million Summer Reading Program | Books-A-Million Online

Mensa For Kids

• To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program. Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too! For ages 0 – 18. Excellence in Reading (thanks to That Freebie Guy for the tip!)

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

• Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high-quality, age-appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family. Countless parents have shared how excited their child is when their new book arrives each month. Many groups and individuals work hard behind the scenes to make that special moment possible for each child. Check Availability – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

DoD (Department of Defense) – For Military Families

• The DoD offers a summer reading program for military families & children stationed worldwide. This year the theme is Plant a Seed, Read. Library programs will include activities, graphics, crafts, reading lists, incentives, and much more for children, teens, and adults. Home | DoD Summer Reading Program (Thanks to Hey, It’s Free for the tip!)

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