Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 - August 3 to encourage people of all ages to read, from babies … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
“Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Half Price Books hosts the “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Kids 14 and under should print off a Feed Your Brain Reading Log from the website and try to read for at least 15 minutes each day … [Read more...] about “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Summer Reading Program. Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to read any 8 books and fill out their Reading Journals … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4
Get a free comic book on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in honor of Free Comic Book Day at participating comic books shops across America. Shops will be giving away a free comic book to anyone who comes in. Check your local shop for their participating and rules. Some of the … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4
Thurber House Evenings with Authors
The Thurber House presents the Evenings with Authors series, which hosts nationally-known authors for discussions about their work at Columbus Museum of Art. Each author gives a 45-minute reading, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. A book signing and coffee and … [Read more...] about Thurber House Evenings with Authors
Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
There are plenty of summer reading programs in Columbus, but cold and snowy weather in winter is a perfect reason for students to keep up with reading. Columbus Metropolitan Library is holding the Winter Reading Challenge, in which students can earn prizes just by reading during … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Library Story Time Around Columbus
Story time at the library is one of my favorite things to do to get out of the house with my toddler. He's learned so many songs and games at story time, and it allows him to interact with kids his age. It's also a great way for kids who don't go to preschool or daycare to learn appropriate social … [Read more...] about Library Story Time Around Columbus
