Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Summer Reading Program at Barnes and Noble Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
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Free Comic Book Day back in May
Free Comic Book Day returns to the first Saturday of May. Participating comic books shops across America will be giving away a free comic book to anyone who comes in. A committee of comic shop retailers chose 45+ titles to be available on Free Comic Book Day: eleven Gold Sponsor comics and … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day back in May
Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library is working to improve early childhood literacy across Ohio by joining forces with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to babies and young children in Ohio. They are providing books to children each month starting at birth in the hopes that … [Read more...] about Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
Kids get FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription
Do you have a LEGO® lover at home? If you have LEGO® bricks and creations strewn throughout your home, your kids will LOVE getting a FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription. Kids LOVE receiving mail, and LEGO® fans will really love getting this free magazine throughout the year. If your … [Read more...] about Kids get FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription
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 hosts the Winter Reading Challenge, for which students can earn prizes just by reading during winter. CML … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Fun and free events for all ages at Upper Arlington Public Library
Upper Arlington Public Library offers many fun and educational programs for children ages 0-18 through the Youth Services program, as well as events for adults, all year long. With three branches in the UAPL system, you'll always find something to do! Special events at the UA Libraries Chick … [Read more...] about Fun and free events for all ages at Upper Arlington Public Library
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
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 … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Half Price Books is hosting Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Starting June 1 all registered campers can download printable camp components … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
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 though July 31, 2022 to encourage people of all ages to read, from … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Read for a Cause supports local nonprofits
Reading to children is a key factor in developing their language and listening skills, imagination, and love of books. When kids are exposed to books with values, purpose, and meaning, the benefits are even greater. Enter: Read for a Cause. Read for a Cause is a book series written by Central … [Read more...] about Read for a Cause supports local nonprofits
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
