According to a Louisiana Department of Education report, just 55% of third graders were reading at or above their grade level in the 2022-2023 school year. Acadia-St. Landry summer reading programs provide goal-oriented programs for pre-readers through 12th grad to encourage reading and help improve the literacy rate among children.
Check out the list
of libraries that are hosting story times and fun activities throughout the summer in the Acadia-St. Landry area!! If you would like to add a library not mentioned here that is participating in a summer program around Acadia-St. Landry parish email me the information to mackidacadia@macaronikid.com
**Always call ahead to register as seating may be limited and confirm times in case of possible cancellations.
Summer Reading is BACK full force this year Acadia and St. Landry Parish, with story hours, craft classes, AND movies! Scroll through our list for even more summer reading programs with prizes!!!
Acadia Parish Libraries (all branches) summer reading program begins on Friday, May 24th.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party - June 7th
Acadia Parish Library in Crowley
Location: 1125 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley
Phone: (337) 788-1880
Summer programs include story times and craft activities, summer movie matinees (dates to be announced)
Check our events page for upcoming activities.
Facebook Page: Follow Acadia Parish Library for updates.
Church Point Library
Summer reading program begins May 24th
Kids Corner at the Library - Mondays
Location: 311 N Vista St, Church Point 70525
Phone: Call to register (337) 684-5774
Website: Acadia Parish Library Church Point Branch
Be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter to get updates on upcoming craft activities and events at the library!
Estherwood Library
Summer reading program begins May 24th
Location: 116 N. Leblanc Street, Estherwood
Phone: 337-785-1090
Website: Estherwood Branch Acadia Parish Library
Check our events page for upcoming craft activities and summer movie matinees.
Iota Public Library
Summer reading program begins May 24th.
Location: 119 Duson St., Iota
Phone: 337-779-2770
Website:
Iota Branch Acadia Parish Libraries
Contact the library or check our events page for upcoming craft activities and summer movie matinees.
Mermentau Public Library
Summer reading program begins May 24th.
Location: 107 2nd Street, Mermentau
Phone: 337-824-0690
Website: Mermentau Branch Acadia Parish Library
Check back on our events page for upcoming story hours, craft activities, lego hours and more or call or visit the library branch to confirm dates and times.
Morse Library
Summer reading program begins May 24th.
Location: 209 S. Jules Ave.
Phone: 337-783-0784
Website: Morse Branch Acadia Parish Library
Check back on our events page for upcoming story hours, craft activities, lego hours and more or call or visit the library branch to confirm dates and times.
Eunice Public Library
Summer Reading Program is open! Story Hour will be held with a craft every Wednesday @10am on the children's floor.
Summer Adventure Camp: June 24-28, July 15-19
Location: 222 S. 2nd St., Eunice
Phone: Call to register (337) 466-7077
Website: You can follow Eunice Public Library for updates and programming schedule.
DAILY SPECIAL EVENTS! Contact Allison at 466-7077 for details and check our events page for weekly updates!
Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library
Summer Reading Program registration begins May 24-June 7th. Patrons may call or visit the library to register for summer reading and activities during library hours. First come, first served. Classes are small and fill up fast so come early!
Story Time: Wednesdays @10:15am in the children's room.
Location: 235 Marie St., Sunset 70584
Phone: 337-662-3442
Website: Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library
Facebook Page: Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library Follow their FB page for updates or contact the library for further details.
John R Dupre Municipal Library
Story Hours with a craft.
Location: 484 N. Saizan St., Port Barre
Phone: Call ahead to inquire about upcoming story/craft hours (337) 585-2050
Facebook Page:
Port Barre Library
Krotz Springs Library & Community Center
Summer reading program will take place June 3-7, 2024 from 10-12 noon Contact the library for more information.
Location: 216 Park St. Krotz Springs, in the Gary Soileau Community Center
Phone: 337-566-8190
Website: Krotz Springs Municipal Library
Opelousas Public Library
Location: 212 East Grolee Street Opelousas
Phone: Call ahead to inquire about upcoming story hours and activities (337) 948-3693
Email: opelousaspubliclibrary@gmail.com
Facebook Page: Follow Opelousas Public Library for updates
Rayne Public Library
Summer reading program begins May 24th.
Location: 109 West Perrodin St. Rayne, La
Phone: 337-334-3188
Website: Rayne Branch Acadia Parish Library
Check back on our events page for upcoming story hours, craft activities, lego hours and more or call or visit the library branch to confirm dates and times.
Summer Reading Programs with FREE Prizes
Reward those budding reading skills with some cool prizes through these programs! Click on the following links for further program details.
Pizza Hut Camp BOOK IT!
This program is open for kids from PreK to grade 6 (or ages 4-12) with rewards for reaching those summer reading goals. Parents can set a monthly reading goal and track their child's reading from June - August using the digital dashboard. Once they have met their goal they can redeem a FREE one-topping personal pan pizza from their nearest Pizza Hut.
Scholastic Summer Reading Program
The Scholastic Summer Reading on Home Base is a digital program that gives kids a fun, free, and safe reading experience with stories, games, and a community of readers. The program helps provide books and reading experience for kids that may have limited or no access to summer reading sources. Kids can select e-books, watch author read-a-louds, earn virtual rewards and attend virtual events.
Chuck E. Cheese Rewards
If you're not familiar with this popular chain's reward program, Chuck E. Cheese offers rewards and fun incentives for various goals such as good grades, birthdays, special occasions, and even doing chores! These year-long programs reward kids with Free Play Points (with a purchase of a meal).
SYNC Audiobooks for Teens
Looking for reading programs for your teenager? During summer, teens can receive two free audiobooks per week through Sora, a student reading app from OverDrive.
Be sure to check out our Summer Camps, Classes and Programs Guide for more summer time fun.
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