Ready, set, READ! Libraries are hosting FREE Summer Reading Programs in the Treasure Valley that are great for encouraging kids (and adults!) to read more this summer. All they have to do is read, log, and bring proof to their favorite library. Not only that, there are even a few nationwide summer reading programs that offer even more perks per page this summer. Only have littles that can’t read on their own? Don’t worry, the books you read to them count as well!
BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY:
- Website: https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/summer
- Dates: May 22-July 31
- Ages: For all ages
- Important Details: Boise Public Library invites you to make reading a fun daily habit by participating in the Summer Reading Program! There are prizes for kids and adults.
GARDEN CITY LIBRARY:
- Website: https://notaquietlibrary.org/
- Dates: May 29th-July 31
- Ages: All ages
- Important Details: Get ready to read! Let’s keep the reading fun going all summer long. There’s also a Summer Reading Kick Off Party happening on May 29th!
ADA COMMUNITY LIBRARIES:
- Website: https://adalib.org/
- Dates: May 27-August 7
- Ages: All ages
- Important Details: Summer is on its way, which means our Summer Reading Program is, too! Come grab your reading logs May 27 and start your summer reading journey
MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT:
- Website: https://www.mld.org/summer-reading
- Dates: May 23rd – August 2nd
- Ages: All Ages
- Important Details: We have a summer of reading, activities, and programs planned for a summer of fun. Reading is just the beginning! All ages are encouraged to participate. We will have a reading category for Youth (0-18) and a reading category for Adults (19+). Sign up at our Summer Reading Kickoff on May 23 or at your local branch starting May 24! We are excited to include all ages in our summer reading program again for 2025. Prizes are based on the age category. Examples of prizes include free books, World Center for Birds of Prey day passes, and more!
EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY:
- Website: https://eaglepubliclibrary.org/
- Dates: First week of June for 9 weeks
- Ages: All ages
- Important Details: More info to come
Non-Library Summer Reading Programs
PIZZA HUT BOOK IT PROGRAM
- Website: https://www.bookitprogram.com/programs/camp-book-it
- Dates: June-August
- Ages: PreK-6th grade (4-12)
- Important Details: Use the BOOK IT!® Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards. During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut® single topping Personal Pan Pizza®* from participating locations.
BARNES AND NOBLE SUMMER READING
- Website: https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our-stores-communities/summer-reading-program/
- Dates: Must complete the Summer Reading Journal between July 1 and August 31, 2025
- Ages: 1st-6th grade
- Important Details: Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.
Excited for these Summer Reading Programs in the Treasure Valley? Same! SO much of our summers are spent outside, and these programs make it fun to be outside with a book for all my kids. Which one are you doing this summer?