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Families invited to take on national summer reading challenge
June 26, 2025 — A nationwide reading program was created to encourage kindergarten through eighth-grade students to read 12 books during the summer break... MORE

A nationwide reading program was created to encourage kindergarten through eighth-grade students to read 12 books during the summer break.

Building readers at home: A parent's guide to early literacy
April 21, 2025 — Literacy begins long before a child enters school — and parents play the most important role. This article offers simple, age-based strategies for military families to nurture early reading and language skills from birth through preschool. With consistency, connection, and a few good books, parents can give their children a strong head start — one story at a time... MORE

MCCS Barstow Library hosted a Launch party for the first day of the annual Summer Reading Program at McTureous Hall aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow on June 4.

Summer learning keeps young minds active, improves resiliency
July 1, 2020 — When summer break arrived, most students were relieved to depart from their daily, virtual learning routine, but keeping young minds active, while also enjoying a leisurely break, could be key to future academic success... MORE

Maintaining the routine of educating children is important, and it can also improve parent/child relationships.

JBSA Libraries Need Volunteers for 2017 Summer Reading Program
May 15, 2017 — With the last days of school fast approaching and the next school year seeming so far away, many families are now asking themselves: “Is there anything we can do to help our kids stay engaged with... MORE

For more information and full schedule, visit www.jbsalibraries.org or call JBSA-Ft. Sam Houston at 210-221-4387, JBSA-Lackland Library at 210-671-2678, or JBSA-Randolph Library at 210-652-5578.