Now’s the time to plan summer activities that keep kids engaged and learning! One easy place to start is our local library’s Summer Reading Program. It encourages regular reading, offers fun incentives, and gives us families access to a variety of free events throughout the summer.
To celebrate the start of the program, our local libraries are hosting Summer Reading Kickoff Parties. (I’m highlighting Montgomery County libraries as well as a few in Harris County). These events vary by location, and many will include activities like bounce houses, crafts, face painting, and colorful foam play. It's an engaging way to get the kids excited about summer reading!
Each library’s event is unique, so I’ve compiled the list below that links to all the details to help you choose the one that fits your family best. You’re also encouraged to invite friends or neighbors who might want to join in on the fun.
May 28:
- Kick-off Party - LSC Tomball Library
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crafts, Community art project, fun activities
June 1:
- Summer Reading Kickoff Party - Mitchell Library
Monday, June 1, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Activity stations, lawn games, crafts, bubbles, scavenger hunt - Summer Kickoff at Baldwin Boettcher Library
Monday, June 1, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crafts, games, movie, LEGO challenge, face paint, fun prizes - Summer Kick-Off Foam Party at Barbara Bush Library
Monday, June 1, 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Music, dancing, givewaways, foam play
June 3:
- Malcolm Purvis (Magnolia) Library- Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dino-themed games, coloring, face painting - Tullis Library: SRP Kickoff Party
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting, snow cones, more - Central Library: Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Craft stations
June 4:
- Meador- Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bounce house, face painting, Houston Museum Dome, much more
June 5:
- Stewart Library: SRP Kickoff Party w/ Turrango's
Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Turrango's indoor dry-shoot “Save the Dinosaurs” adventure, cake crafts, activities
