Reading Programs

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Ages 0 - 5 years old

Help your child prepare for kindergarten by participating in this self-paced program. Decide when and how long to read to your child, and receive reading incentives along the way.

Adult Reading Program

Ages 14 and up

Take a Hike: Read Explore Discover

Adults in high school and older, participate in our annual reading programs for a chance to receive special giveaways, a program t-shirt, and other fabulous prizes. Summer reading begins in June and winter reading starts in January.

Battle of the Books

Grades 4 and 5

Open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschoolers, Battle of the Books brings teams of participants together to demonstrate reading comprehension of books read from a standard book list.

Youth Reading Program

Birth to grade 8

National Parks 4 U.S.

Infants and children of all ages who sign up for our winter reading program in January and summer reading program in June have a chance to earn prizes by reading books (with the help of a parent or guardian if needed).