AR Kid’s Read Summer Programs

Combat the Summer Learning SLide

Does your child need extra help in reading this summer?

Know a child struggling with reading? Give them a boost this summer with AR Kids Read (AKR) summer library program with this year’s theme of ARKANSAS CRITTERS!

Gracias por su interés en el programa de Biblioteca AR Kids Read. Si necesita ayuda para completar este formulario, envíe un correo electrónico a Michael Barger (mbarger@arkidsread.org). Para obtener ayuda para registrar a su estudiante en español, llame a este número de teléfono, 501- 406- 8867. Favor de dejar su nombre y número de teléfono y le regaremos la llamada lo antes posible.

  • Enroll your child NOW for FREE, captivating, specialized small group tutoring based on the science of reading at AR Kids Read @ the Library (specific locations and dates listed in registration link below).
  • Four-Week tutoring sessions available for rising students grades 1-5
  • Led by certified teachers and vetted interns with background checks
  • A parent or guardian must register each child. Each child is permitted ONE interest form at ONE library.
  • Parents or guardians must select a family night with a student assessment to attend before tutoring can begin (days/times below): come learn more about AKR and your local library!
  • A separate interest form is required for each child
  • To change a submitted form, please contact: info@arkidsread.org

The 2025 Library Host Cities:

  • Conway
  • Mayflower
  • Hot Springs
  • Little Rock
  • Pine Bluff
  • Watson Chapel

We hope to see you there!

Interested in volunteering over the summer?

Email info@arkidsread.org to learn about specific opportunities. 

2025 Summer Partner Sites

Literacy Playground Sites

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dermott

Boys & Girls Clubs of McGehee

Life Skills for Youth in LR

Our House

AKR @ the Library Sites

Dee Brown Library

Faulkner County Library

Garland County Library

Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library

Mayflower Public Library

McMath Library

Oley E Rooker Library

Pine Bluff Public Library

Watson Chapel Public Library

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO MAKE A BIG SPLASH THIS SUMMER?

You or your business can become a sponsor for one of our library program sites.
Sponsorships range from $10,000 to $1,000, and underwrite costs for certified teachers, interns, books and education materials. Your investment will bring books to life and stop learning loss for hundreds of local students.

If you’re curious about what you can do to keep kids reading and learning this summer, please click the link to learn more. You can also email Kathy French at kfrench@arkidsread.org to create a sponsorship that let’s your business shine!