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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As schools let out for the summer, there’s a concern for the “summer slide”. That’s when children forget what they learned during the school year. The Coralville Public ...

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: [email protected].