The local libraries have fantastic summer reading programs (at least I know Round Rock and Georgetown's programs are great). Here are a few other programs in the area that might be fun for you and your kids!
Barnes & Noble - for kids in Grades 1 thru 6, you can earn a free book after reading 8 and some locations also have a regularly scheduled story time (check find an event for your store). Starts May 25 and ends September 7. (I could not find more information on this one, so you might check with your local store first!!)
Borders "Double Dog Dare" - for kids under 12 you earn a free book after reading 10 books There are 10 titles to choose from for your free book. Starts May 4 and ends August 26. http://media.bordersstores.
Half-Price Books "Feed Your Brain" - Stop by a Half-Price Books and CiCi's Pizza where your kids can make money on reading! Kids under 14 can earn a $3 Half-Price Books gift card each week (up to $27 if you participate every
week) for every week they read at least 15 minutes a day from June 1 to July 31. Talk about a rewarding reading program!
week) for every week they read at least 15 minutes a day from June 1 to July 31. Talk about a rewarding reading program!
Pottery Barn Kids Book Club - not just a Summer program, this regularly scheduled storytime goes on all year long on Tuesdays from 11 to 11:30 am. And your kids get a coupon ($10 off a purchase I hear) after attending 5 sessions and getting their booklet stamped. http://www.potterybarnkids.
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards Calendar - fill the reading chart for 2 weeks and turn it into Chuck E. Cheese for 10 free tokens (with pizza purchase), check out all the Rewards Calendars you can use to motivate your kids. http://chuckecheese.com/promotions/pdf/RewardReading.pdf
Scholastic Summer Challenge - a great way to motivate kids by earning
points for reading. There are tons of resources but I don't see any
sweepstakes this year to win prizes. http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading/index.htm
points for reading. There are tons of resources but I don't see any
sweepstakes this year to win prizes. http://www.scholastic.com/
HEBuddy Reading Club - Watch for details (will be announced soon) read 10
books and earn a free t-shirt and 20 point sticker. http://www.hebuddy.com/
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