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Summer Reading Programs

By Compiled by Stephanie Duhon, Publisher May 25, 2018

School’s out, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop over the summer!

Here are some local Summer Reading Programs for some great encouragement:

Rutherford County Libraries (Linebaugh, Smyrna and MGL Programs)

Libraries Rock!

Libraries Rock! is for children from birth to age 12. Click here for details on how to sign up.

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Tennessee First Lady's Statewide Summer Reading Competition

You could be one of Tennessee's top readers! Open to rising Kindergarteners through rising 4th graders, from June 1 - July 27, track reading minutes. A minimum of 2,000 minutes are required to be eligible for entry into the lottery to determine the top 100 readers. Find out more details here.

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Lifeway Summer R.E.A.D. Program
Join  Lifeway on a summer reading journey from May 25 to August 31. This program is geared toward grades 1 through 6, but all are welcome to  participate.
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Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Journal

Read 8 books, complete summer reading journal and return it to your local Barnes and Noble between May 15 and September 3, 2018 for a free book. Open to kids in grades 1 through 6. Click here for journal and more information.

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Books-A-Million Summer Reading Adventure

Choose any 4 books from the Summer Reading Adventure section in-store or online, write about the books you've read in your Summer Reading Adventure notebook and return completed notebook to receive a free case and pencils. Click here for more information.

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Scholastic Summer Challenge
Help set a new world record! Log your reading minutes on the Scholastic  website to participate and earn fun rewards! Runs from May 7 –  September 7, 2018.  Click here for more information.