School is out and summer reading programs are gearing up at libraries across the Triangle.

The programs are aimed at all ages of kids from pre-readers to teens and adults, though they vary across the region. The goal is to keep kids and adults reading through the summer. Kids are lured back to the library each week for prizes and activities.

This year's theme for elementary-school aged kids is Be Creative at Your Library. It's all guided by a national grassroots effort called the Collaborative Summer Library Program, which provides resources to libraries participating in the program.

Here's where some of the programs are at the larger libraries in the Triangle. Many of the smaller branches will have kickoff events in the next week or so. So check the library closest to you for details. (See the Mom2Mom library page for links).

Durham

The main library, 300 N. Roxboro St., will kickoff the summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20. And here's a link with information about other programs in Durham's library system.

Chapel Hill

The Chapel Hill Public Library has a variety of events this summer for kids, including the summer reading program. Click here for more information.

Orange County

The library kicks of its summer reading program at 10 a.m. June 17 with "Fish the Magish Magic Show." Click here for more information.

Wake County

Wake County's events start up June 15 at various regional libraries. And some of the branches also will be hosting special events in the next week or so. Click here for more information about summer programs for all ages at Wake's libraries.

Here are the  details for the summer reading programs for children at the county's regional libraries:

Cameron Village Regional: A kickoff is scheduled from 2:30 to 3:30 June 16. Here's the calendar. Click on the event on June 16 for more details.

East Regional Library, Knightdale: Readers can stop by and pick up information about the reading program. Click here for the calendar of events (then click on the yellow-orange bar that says "summer reading program" for details). 

Eva Perry Regional, Apex: Readers can pick up information at the library to participate. Click here for the library's calendar for some more information. 

North Regional, North Raleigh: The library will have three special events to start the summer reading program. The Summer Kickoff Carnival, with crafts, games and other activities, is 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 15, June 16 and June 18. Click here for details. 

Southeast Regional, Garner: The library will hold a special kickoff from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 17. Click here for details. 

West Regional, Cary: The summer reading club started up earlier this month and sign up continues until late August. Click here for details. 

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