What is it?

The Reading Trail program is a summer program that provides a fun family activity centered around books. It helps prevent the summer slide by putting a spotlight on reading. This program also provides a bridge between local area businesses and families — giving businesses the opportunity to give back to their community while also gaining prominence and brand awareness.

Local businesses sign up to sponsor a stop on the “reading trail.” At each stop, families will find a picture book to read together or a chapter book (the same chapter book at each location, so you can read one or two chapters at each spot). The business will then stamp their Reading Trail Map. Families will work to collect stamps for all the locations on the map.

How do I participate?

2026 info coming soon!

Feedback from participants...

"The reading trail got my daughter excited about reading this summer! She was asking to go to different spots and wanted to continue to read!"

"This was absolutely amazing! My kids and I loved reading around town together as a family! We also loved discovering new books and businesses. What a great way to keep us reading this summer!"

"The summer reading trail was so fun! My kids and I highly enjoyed getting to go to new places and enjoy reading time as a family. I was very pleased with the exitement from all of the businesses we visited. This event was very engaging and I highly recommend families to try it out. Lasting memories were made this summer!"

"This is much better than just reading the book, mom."

"We thoroughly enjoyed exploring new businesses and they had cozy reading corners set up! Great way to encourage reading and exploring the triad in a fun way!"