Riding a wave of growing enthusiasm for reading, many bookstores and libraries have expanded their programming to let grown-ups in on the literary fun. By Anna Diamond Anna Diamond grew up ...

Second Lady Usha Vance launched a Summer Reading Challenge for K-8 students, encouraging them to read 12 books. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a certificate, small prize, and ...

The Summer Reading Bingo Challenge is a free program featuring a bingo card with reading categories, a Facebook group for readers to share recommendations and the chance to win prizes. Read books in ...

Looking for a fun (and free!) way to keep your kids reading this summer? Whether you’ve got a bookworm or a reluctant reader, summer reading programs are a great way to motivate kids to keep turning ...

The Des Plaines Public Library’s summer reading program launches Saturday, June 7. Open to patrons of all ages, this summer’s program has an animal theme and is called “Tails and Tales.” Kids can get ...