Are your kids signed up for one of the Acadia-St. Landry summer reading programs? 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 Library in Crowley
Acadia Parish Libraries (all branches) summer reading program begin week of June 5th through July 10th. Sign up begins Friday, May 19th.
Location: 1125 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley
Phone: (337) 788-1880
Story times: Wednesdays @10am
Summer Movie Matinees: Thursdays @ 1:30pm
Facebook Page: Follow Acadia Parish Library for updates.
Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library
Summer Reading Program Registration begins Tuesday May 30 - June 12
Patrons may 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
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.
Church Point Library
Summer reading program begins week of June 5th through July 10th.
Story Hours: Tuesdays @ 3pm.
Summer Movie Matinee: Thursdays @ 3pm
Location: 311 N Vista St, Church Point 70525
Phone: Call to register (337) 684-5774
Website: Acadia Parish Library Church Point Branch
Estherwood Library
Summer reading program begins week of June 5th and ends July 10th.
Story hours: Mondays @2pm
Summer movie matinees: Wednesdays @ 1:30pm
Location: 116 N. Leblanc Street, Estherwood
Phone: 337-785-1090
Website: Estherwood Branch Acadia Parish Library
Eunice Public Library
Story Hour with a craft every Wednesday @10am
Summer Adventure Camp: Registration opens May 9th
Location: 222 S. 2nd St., Eunice
Phone: Call to register (337) 466-7077
Website: You can follow Eunice Public Library for updates
Iota Public Library
Summer reading program begins week of June 5th and ends July 10th
Story Hour: Tuesdays @10AM
Location: 119 Duson St., Iota
Phone: 337-779-2770
Website:
Iota Branch Acadia Parish Libraries
John R Dupre Municipal Library
Story Hours with a craft every Thursday at 4pm during summer. Begins June 15-July 27th.
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 registration and story hours to be announced. 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
Mermentau Public Library
Summer reading program begins week of June 5th and ends July 10th.
Story hours: Tuesdays @2pm
Summer movie matinees: Thursdays @ 2pm.
Lego Hour - To be announced.
Location: 107 2nd Street, Mermentau
Phone: 337-824-0690
Website: Mermentau Branch Acadia Parish Library
Morse Library
Begins week of June 5th through July 10th
Story hours: Monday@ 2pm
Summer movie matinees: Friday @ 2pm
Lego Hour - coming soon
Location: 209 S. Jules Ave.
Phone: 337-783-0784
Website: Morse Branch Acadia Parish Library
Opelousas Public Library
Summer reading program begins June 6 - July 27. Registration begins June 6th.
Story Times: Every Tuesday (closed July 4) at 10am June 6-July 25
Activity Times: Every Thursday at 10am June 8-July 20
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 week of June 5th through July 10th
Story Hour: Thursdays @ 10am
Summer movie matinee: Tuesdays @1:30pm
Location: 109 West Perrodin St. Rayne, La
Phone: 337-334-3188
Website: Rayne Branch Acadia Parish Library
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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