Sign Up for Summer Reading Program

Kids starting to complain there's nothing to do this summer? Local libraries offer summer reading programs for children of all ages. 

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly (click on link for information on hours, more):

The Fairfax County Summer Reading Program encourages children and teens to read for pleasure during summer vacation. It is held in cooperation with Fairfax County Public Schools. Here's a little bit about the program, courtesy of Fairfax County:

• The Summer Reading Program runs to August 31 .
• Kids from birth to 6th grade read 15 books. Children can have books read to them. Using library reading lists is not required.
• Students in grades 7-12 read eight books.
• Sign up and record your books online or get a reading log at your library.
• Complete your reading and come in to your library branch by August 31 to receive a coupon book full of free and discounted prizes.
• One coupon book per reader; lost coupon books will not be replaced.
• There will be special prize drawings for kids who finish their books.
• Watch a video about the program.
• Win cash prizes in the essay and poetry contest for rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
• If you attend a year-round school or have special circumstances please contact your local library.