Most of these summer reading programs in Wichita start in May! Check out our favorites, and get registered now.
Summer Reading Programs in Wichita
The Popcorner
The Popcorner will have book club forms available at both east and west locations beginning May 22nd. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to read 10 books and then bring in the completed book club form to redeem their free Hot & Fresh To-Go bag of popcorn.
- East Popcorner: 11330 E Central Ave
- West Popcorner: 2121 N Tyler Rd
Wichita Public Library
Wichita Public Library has a summer reading program for all ages, birth through adult, running from May 21 – July 30. We have participated in this program for the past 8 summers, and it has gotten better each year. You can sign up online, and download the app to track progress and earn prizes.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Programs
Kids in 1st through 6th grades can earn a free book by reading and keeping track of it in their printable journals.
Half Price Books
Half Price Books offers a summer reading program called Summer Reading Camp, as well as printables and reading lists. BONUS: It’s not just for kids!
Pizza Hut Book It!
Book It is back! Join Camp Book It for their K-6th summer reading program, and then enroll in the traditional program in the fall – earn free pizza for reading!
Chuck E. Cheese
Print this coupon and mark every day that your child reads. After 2 weeks, you can redeem it for 10 free play points.
Other local reading programs where kids can read in exchange for treats or even cash money are put on through Andy’s Frozen Custard and Citizen’s Bank of Kansas. Watermark Books and Love of Character have joined forces for a summer reading bingo – get your bingo card at either business. Additionally, you can sign up for the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading program, or get free books for your little one through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Wichita Metro Area Libraries
Many local libraries also have their own summer reading programs: our favorites are the Andover Public Library, Derby Public Library, Goddard Public Library, Park City Public Library, Valley Center Public Library, and the El Dorado Public Library.
More Things To Do In & Around Wichita This Summer
We’ve enjoyed Park City Public Library’s summer reading program. They have weekly entertainment, storytime with crafts, weekly movies with snacks, and other in-library activities.
Park City Library has a fantastic summer reading program as well. Not only do you track your points for prizes, but they also have performances every Tuesday, storytime on Wednesdays, sensory time and movies on Thursdays, and Lego club on Fridays…. As well as other pop up activities.