Local libraries and bookstores have great summer reading programs. Get freebies, enjoy special events, and more just for participating!
Lexington Public Library
Join us for exciting activities that will keep your family engaged in learning all summer long! All students receive a free Lextran ride with a student success card. In partnership with FCPS, we will also provide summer lunches and an afternoon snack at the Eastside Branch, Northside Branch, Tates Creek Branch, and Marksbury Family Branch, starting June 4th and running through July 25th. Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 12:30 PM, and snack will be available from 3:00 to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday.
Live animals! Free books for kids! Surprise guest appearances! Join us as we kick off Summer at the Library! For families. No registration required.
- Northside Branch: June 3 from 11 am – 1pm
- Eastside Branch: June 4 from 5-7 pm
- Marksbury Family Branch: June 5 from 1-3 pm
- Beaumont Branch: June 5 from 5-7 pm
- Central Library: June 7 from 11 am – 1 pm
- Tates Creek Branch: June 7 from 3-5 pm
Download your Summer Reading Log – Just color in the books!
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
Starting June 1, registered participants have access to printable camp components all summer, including reading lists, activity ideas, and coloring sheets. You can also visit your local HPB to receive a copy of your camper’s Summer Reading Log, cool camp stickers, and information on how to earn $5 Bookworm Bucks in June and July!
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 7/1-8/31/25.
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!
Use the BOOK IT!® Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards. During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut® single topping Personal Pan Pizza®* from participating locations.
Chuck E Cheese Rewards
Read and complete your reading log. Turn it in for FREE play points!
Scholastic Summer Reading
From May 9th through September 12th, kids can visit the summer zone in Scholastic Home Base, a completely free digital destination which offers stories, characters, games, and a community of readers. Home Base is moderated for safety 24/7.
By creating an account on Home Base, kids can join a community of readers and will be able to read books and stories; attend author events; interact with their favorite characters; play book-based games and activities; join dance parties; and more.
Sign up for Home Base and visit the Summer Reading zone to start your reading streak today!
