Local libraries and bookstores have great summer reading programs. Get freebies, enjoy special events, and more just for participating!
Lexington Public Library
Join us as we kick off Summer 2026 at the Library with free books for kids, surprise guest appearances, and more. See below for a full list of our summer kickoff parties, or click the link for a full calendar of summer events.
- Northside Branch: June 2 from 11 am – 1 pm
- Eastside Branch: June 3 from 5-7 pm
- Marksbury Family Branch: June 4 from 1-3 pm
- Beaumont Branch: June 4 from 5-7 pm
- Central Library: June 6 from 11 am – 1 pm
- Tates Creek Branch: June 6 from 3-5 pm
Download your Summer Reading Log – Just color in the books! *Watch for an updated 2026 log
For a complete listing of Summer Programming at the Lexington Public Library, please visit www.lexpublib.org/summer and their social media pages @lexpublib.
Other Area Libraries
Jessamine County
Scott County Public Library
Clark County Public Library
Bourbon County Public Library
Paul Sawyier Library Frankfort
Madison County Public Library
Half Price Books
Tents up! It’s time for your little booklovers to take on the summer with adventurous stories during Summer Reading Camp. Pack up the kiddos, pick up reading logs from your local Half Price Books store, & prepare to earn rewards while sharing your favorite books with us all summer long!
Click HERE to sign up
Barnes and 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. Learn more here.
SIMPLY FOLLOW THESE THREE EASY STEPS:
1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in this Summer Reading Journal.
Tell us which part of the book is your favorite, and why.
2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1 and August 31, 2025.
3. Choose your free reading adventure book from the books listed on the flyer.
Click HERE for the Summer Reading Log (Click here for the SPANISH Version)
Pizza Hut Camp Book It!
During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child who 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.
