Rutherford County, TN – Young readers across Rutherford County are invited to participate in exciting summer reading events hosted by the Rutherford County Library System. Katie Turner of the Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro shared with WGNS that the upcoming summer reading event aims to engage children and teens while fostering a love for reading...

Ginger Graves, Branch Librarian at the Smyrna Public Library, highlighted that an array of prizes will be awarded to participants throughout the summer...

Both Murfreesboro and Smyrna will host their summer reading kick-off parties at 10 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. These events will mark the beginning of a summer filled with literary adventures, interactive activities, and a chance for children to connect with their peers over a shared love of books.

The summer reading programs are designed to prevent the "summer slide" by keeping children intellectually engaged during their break from school. Through a variety of reading challenges, storytimes, and special events, the libraries aim to create a fun and educational experience for all participants.

Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the kick-off parties and sign up for the summer reading programs. The libraries are looking forward to a season of reading and discovery, helping to instill lifelong reading habits in the young members of the community.

Summer Reading events will start with a party at Patterson Park and the MGL Library this Wednesday, May 22nd at 2:45.

For more information about the summer reading events, visit the Rutherford County Public Library website, or contact the libraries directly.