A young reader holds up a “I Signed Up for Explore Summer” sign during last year’s kick-off event for Johnson County Public Library’s summer reading program. Registration is now open for the program, ...

ALBANY — Some area librarians are enjoying an unexpected surge in summer reading this year — especially among teens and adults. The trend has also been reported by librarians nationwide. In Albany, ...

The Syosset Library is keeping busy this season, with summer reading programs underway and weekly programs for all ages. This summer’s reading challenge, “Color Our World,” takes on a literal meaning ...

It’s hard to believe that summer is here. School may be out, but reading is in! Summer is such a magical time for having fun and making memories with your kids. Make one of those memories diving into ...

Start your summer of color at the Library! The 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” features vibrant programs, colorful performers and reading challenges for all ages. From June 1 to Aug. 9 ...

Sharon Short (www.sharonshort.com) is a novelist and director of the Antioch Writers’ Workshop. Contact Sharon with news about your book club or organization. Email: [email protected].

Kristina Benson, Ashville Library Director, and Donelle Melville, Lakewood Library Program Director, stand with the collaborative artwork project designed by Lakewood Library Assistant Jordyn Johnson, ...

The Joplin Public Library will present its annual all-ages summer reading program May 27-July 20 with the theme “Color Our World." The program is free, and participants are invited to track their ...