Let's keep reading over the summer! Here are some ways to find books to read and some fun opportunities to win prizes for reading over the summer.
FIND BOOKS FOR SUMMER READING
Be sure to check out SORA's Sweet Reads collection. This selection of books can be read by an unlimited number of readers at the same time, so you won't have to wait to read one of these books. Pick one to read with a friend!
Use your MCPS.org email address (ID number@mcpsmd.org) and your network password to log in to SORA.
Drew has a collection of eBooks available in our Capstone Library. These books can be read or listened to.
For login information, click here.
Drew has a collection of eBooks available through our Destiny Discover catalog. These books can be read and many can be both read and listened to.
Use your MCPS.org email address (ID number@mcpsmd.org) and your network password to log in to Destiny.
SUMMER READING OPPORTUNITIES
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This year's summer reading program at Montgomery County Public Libraries will give readers the opportunity to help make the arts more accessible for kids. Click HERE for program information. Readers will receive a book when they sign up and earn badges for completing challenges. Sign up here or at your local library.
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Barnes and Noble is having a summer reading challenge. Readers who read 8 books this summer, record them in a journal, and bring them to a local Barnes and Noble store can choose a free book from this list.
Program information here
Find the BN 2025 Summer Book Journal here
Find the BN 2025 Summer Book Journal here (Spanish)
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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.
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Read daily for 2 weeks to get 10 free Chuck E. Cheese tokens. Download the tracker/certificate here.
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Read 12 books of your choice between June l and September 5 and track your progress on the Reading Log (download here) to be entered for a chance to win a special trip to Washington, DC.
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Participating Nothing Bundt Cakes locations have a summer reading program for elementary students. Readers can log the time they spend reading to win a free Bundtlet cake!
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Visit Scholastic's free digital platform to read books, participate in author visits, play book-based games and activities, and more.
NEED SUGGESTIONS FOR BOOKS TO READ?
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