As an avid reader and a former library employee, Jenna Spivak recognizes the value of a high level of literacy and has passed that along to her three children. And she’s showing them that reading ...

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, ...

Summer vacation is coming up, and when school's out, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to keep learning. While parents can take kids to a new playground, go to the zoo, or visit a new ...

It’s Summer Reading time at Sterling Public Library. This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” We have lots of great programs planned. Each week on Monday at 10:00 a.m., beginning June 2, we will have ...

In 2001, I worked a stint in the children’s and youth room at the Fargo Public Library. It was the summer for binge-reading Harry Potter, Junie B. Jones and Captain Underpants. I’m convinced every kid ...

School’s out — and summer reading challenges are in. Everywhere from public libraries to bookstores like The King’s English Bookshop and Barnes & Noble to Chuck E. Cheese are kicking off summer ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Lubbock Public Library invites you to join us for our annual Summer Reading Program from May 22-July 31. This year our theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” We ...

Summer is the perfect opportunity to jump-start your kids’ interest in reading or keep them reading. See this year’s current ...

This summer, Shreve Memorial Library is encouraging patrons of all ages to help “Color Our World” during the library’s annual Summer Reading Program. The 2025 theme invites everyone to embrace the ...

Summer vacation can be a dream for kids, but parents and guardians can be left scrambling to find ways to keep kids entertained without breaking the bank, especially when weather takes outside fun off ...

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers portions of eastern Jackson County, including areas like Blue Springs and Independence. If you have a story idea to share, send an email to Claire at ...