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

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

Become an AKR Literacy Playground Partner Site

AR Kids Read (AKR) is seeking Literacy Playground partner sites for Summer 2025. We are accepting applications from sites in Central and Southeast Arkansas. If interested, please read the information in the Summer Guidelines packet and submit the application via google link no later than Friday, March 21.

The AKR Literacy Playground program is an engaging, dynamic, and camp-themed literacy program designed to reduce summer slide and help students close grade-level reading gaps. The program is embedded in an established summer program’s daily schedule. Students will not only receive valuable foundational literacy skill building and reading and writing practice, they will also engage in activities that promote social emotional learning and engagement skills. Emotional strength lessons focus on belonging, friendship, curiosity, kindness, confidence, courage, and hope.

Become a Library Tutoring Site

AKR @ the Library is a summer reading tutoring program for students who are 6 months to a year behind in reading. AKR provides the science of reading-aligned curriculum, resources, pre- and post- testing, trained volunteer tutors, as well as oversight for the program. We are currently seeking library host sites for Summer 2025 tutoring programs. We are accepting applications from sites in Central and Southeast Arkansas. Submit an interest form below.