At our house we love to read. When the kids were little we frequently visit our local library and read anywhere between 2-6 books each night before bed. As they started to learn to read on their own, I loved to listen to them read the stories out loud to me. Their little voices were so precious!

Now that the kids are older (8 and 10…how did that happen so quickly!) I often find them curled up with a book. I'm thankful that we introduced them to reading at an early age. Reading is such a great activity that they can enjoy throughout their entire life.

Below are details on many FREE Summer Reading Programs for kids. In addition to these programs, many local libraries host summer reading programs. I encourage you to stop by and sign your children up.

Barnes & Noble 2017 Summer Reading Program: Summer Reading Triathalon

Head over to the Barnes & Noble website and download the Summer Reading Journal. Fill out the Summer Reading Journal, then bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store, where you can choose a FREE book from the selection on the Reading Journal list. The program runs from May 16-September 5, 2017. {Find Out More}

Pizza Hut Book It 2017 Summer Reading Activities

Beat the “summer slide” by downloading and printing summer activities that will keep your kids reading during throughout the summer months. {Find Out More}

Chuck E. Cheese Reading Incentive Chart

Download the incentive chart and track your child's reading for two weeks straight. Them submit the incentive chart to your local Chuck E. Cheese and receive 10 FREE tokens. (Food purchase is required. Beverage purchases do not qualify as a food purchase.) In addition to a reading incentive chart, there are several other incentive charts, including good behavior, daily chores, clean room, good eater, and more. {Find Out More}

Scholastic Summer Challenge: Happy Camper – Take a Reading Adventure

Kids are invited to create an account on the Scholastic website and log their reading times into their system. Prizes will be rewarded throughout the course of the program and a chance to beat the world record. Program runs from May 8-September 8, 2017. {Find Out More}

Sylvan’s Book Adventure Program

Kids in grades K-8 can register on Sylvan's website. Then after they read a book, they can take online quizzes and earn prizes for their success. {Find Out More}

Books-a-Million Summer Reading Adventure

Head over to the BAM website and download the Summer Reading Journal. Have your children read six books from the list, fill out the form, and return it to your local BAM to get a prize. {Find Out More}

Summer Reading Program at LifeWay Christian Stores

Come pick up a free activity booklet to complete. When you are finished bring it in to a LifeWay location and receive a free book AND a free devotional (from the choices provided) {Find Out More}

Summer Reading Club at your Local Library

Remember to check out your local library to get details on their summer reading program. My children got free books and other prizes for completing last years program. We'll definitely be doing it again this year.

Here's to your next reading adventure!