Community Engagement

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Children and families celebrating with books outside the Livingston Parish Library during the summer reading program.

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Livingston Parish Library summer reading program logs over 81,000 books

The Livingston Parish Library summer reading program logged an astounding 81,280 books this year, according to WBRZ .

Liam O'Connell·August 12, 2026

Diverse community members of all ages participating in outdoor summer reading programs and activities, fostering engagement and learning.

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2026 Summer Reading Programs See High Community Engagement

Hold onto your bookmarks, folks!

Liam O'Connell·August 8, 2026

Diverse group of children and adults participating in a summer reading program at the Indianapolis Public Library, surrounded by books and a welcoming atmosphere.

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City Launches Diverse Summer Reading Programs

This summer, over 18,000 kids and adults are actively participating in The Indianapolis Public Library's reading programs, joining a nationwide surge in community literacy engagement, according to WTH

Liam O'Connell·July 4, 2026

Diverse community members of all ages actively participating in a lively summer reading program event at a modern library.

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Libraries Launch Community Summer Reading Programs for Engagement

In Long Beach, California, a community summer reading program saw participation jump from 1,910 in 2024 to 2,689 in 2025, according to the Long Beach Post .

Liam O'Connell·June 4, 2026