Summer Reading Programs encourages and incentivizes kids, teens, and adults to visit their local library and read during the summer. Studies show that students who read during the summer months get better grades and reading scores when they return in the fall. Adults who read during the summer set a positive example for the children in their lives.
Get Your FREE Summer Reading Challenge Bookmarks
These printable bookmarks turn reading into a fun challenge with prompts like: Read a mystery, a superhero story, or a book recommended by a friend.
It’s simple, fun, and gives them just enough structure without feeling like school.
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Our Local Libraries
Our local libraries are still one of the best places to find free summer reading fun.
Libraries usually offer a wide range of summer programming for kids, and even adults too.
Omaha Public Libraries... Runs June & July *Prizes While Supplies Last Click here for all the details
Receive two free books when you register!
Complete any combination of 10 activities or reading/listening hours to receive a(n):
- Voucher for a book from the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale
- Omaha Storm Chasers ticket voucher (July 28 or August 2)
- Chance to win additional prizes
▪︎Pick up a Summer Reading Program Babies and Toddlers, Kids or Teens tracker at any branch to mark your progress. Color a section of the pathway each time you complete an activity or 1 hour of reading/listening (sections are subdivided into 20-minute increments). Bring your completed tracker to the help desk at any OPL location to receive your prize.
📍Find a branch close to you
A.V. Sorensen Branch
4808 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68132
Benson Branch
6015 Binney St, Omaha, NE 68104
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
2100 Reading Plz, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Charles B Washington Branch
2868 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111
Downtown Branch
1401 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102
Florence Branch
2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE 68112
Millard Branch
13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144
Milton R. Abrahams Branch
5111 N. 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
Saddlebrook Branch
14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116
South Omaha Branch
2808 Q St, Omaha, NE 68107
W. Clarke Swanson Branch
9101 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114
Willa Cather Branch
1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NE 68105
Gretna Public Library's Program...Runs May 22nd-August 11th
▪︎Prizes from Local Businesses for every hour read, up to 10 hours!
▪︎You don't need a library card to participate in the summer program or attend events. Find out more by visiting the Website
Log in/Sign up Here
📍Locations
Main Library: 736 South St.
Children's Library: 119 N. McKenna Ave.
Bennington Public Library Program ...runs June 1 through July 30
Unearth a Story with you!
▪︎Track the days they read on paper logs available at the library
▪︎Preschool-12th Grade Readers, earn a reward for each 10 days they read (up to 5 rewards). After completing 50 days of reading, the last reward is a free book courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
*Readers of all ages (yes, even adults!) earn a drawing entry ticket for each ten days they read (up to 5 tickets). Readers get to choose which of the prizes they want a chance to win!
For more information, Visit the library's Website
📍11401 N 156th St
Bennington, NE 68007
Baright Ralston Public Library Program ...runs June 1 – July 31
Sign up for summer reading, get a goodie bag and free prize kids book, and enter to win the big raffle prize—four tickets to FunPlex!
▪︎Sign up in Person
▪︎All Ages can participate and you do not need a library card
▪︎Kickoff Party May 31st
▪︎For more information, visit the Website
📍5555 S 77th St, Ralston, NE 68127
Papillion Public Library Program... runs June 1st to July 31st
▪︎Complete any challenge, earn 10 TOTAL badges by reading, doing activities, and/or writing reviews. Earn raffle tickets throughout the challenges to put towards our raffle prizes.
▪︎Participate in one of four age group devisions
▪︎Digital Challenge through Beanstack
▪︎To Sign up or have questions? Visit the Website
📍222 N Jefferson St, Papillion, NE 68046
Bellevue Public Library Program ...Runs June-July !
▪︎All reading counts! This includes, but is not limited to: books, audiobooks, fanfiction, graphic novels, manga, and much more!
▪︎Pick up your Reading Trackers at the Library anytime or come to the Kickoff Party on June 1st!
▪︎Programs for kids of all ages, teens, and adults!
✨Read, create, and explore with the Bellevue Public Library all summer long!
📍2206 Longo Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005
📕📘📗HAPPY READING📗📘📕
