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 ...

School’s out — and summer reading challenges are in. Everywhere from public libraries to bookstores like The King’s English Bookshop and Barnes & Noble to Chuck E. Cheese are kicking off summer ...

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 ...

It’s Summer Reading time at Sterling Public Library. This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” We have lots of great programs planned. Each week on Monday at 10:00 a.m., beginning June 2, we will have ...

For students, summer means fun, lazy days, and more opportunities to spend time with friends and family. Libraries across the Illiana area are amping up their summer programming to keep students ...

Shreve Memorial Library's Summer Reading Program encourages everyone to “Color Our World” through reading. NextReads newsletters offer personalized reading recommendations delivered via email. Library ...

Looking for a fun (and free!) way to keep your kids reading this summer? Whether you’ve got a bookworm or a reluctant reader, summer reading programs are a great way to motivate kids to keep turning ...

Summer is here and we’d like to give kudos to two programs that provide important services for youth this time of year, all for free. Sterling Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and RE-1 Valley ...