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Read Around the Block










Read Around the Block is a summer-long literacy initiative hosted by the College Hill Forum’s Education Committee. Our goal is to encourage the community to explore neighborhood libraries and bookstores while celebrating the joy of reading.

Launched in July 2025, Read Around the Block brings readers of all ages together through a variety of activities and events within the College Hill neighborhood. In its first year, Read Around the Block welcomed over 100 participants and handed out over 400 books!

How to Participate:

1. Pick up a Passport at any Read Around the Block event, at participating Little Free Libraries, or from a Community partner.

2. Join the CHF at the Read Around the Block Kick-off Party on June 1st!

3. Visit all the participating Little Free Libraries and Community partners shown on the Interactive Map, and collect a stickers from each stop.

4. Attend Read Around the Block events held throughout the summer program.

5. Keep track of the books you read during the summer using the 2026 Reading Log to earn raffle tickets for the Wrap Party on August 8th!

6. Come to the Wrap Party on August 8th to celebrate a summer full of reading and connecting with others! Turn in your completed Passport and Reading Log in exchange for prizes! Enjoy music, crafts, games, and chances to win prizes with the College Hill Forum.


Frequently Asked Questions


Important Dates:

Kick-off Party

When: June 1st 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: Patrick's Park

pick up a passport and enter to win tickets to Kings Island!

Wrap Party

When: August 8th 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: Patrick's Park

turn in your completed passport and reading log in exchange for prizes!


See event details below!



Prizes:

Thank you to the following organizations for sponsoring prizes for the 2026 Read Around the Block.

Raffle items will include:

Cincinnati Art Museum: 1 Family Level Membership

Cincinnati Reds: 2 admission tickets

Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden: 4 admission tickets

FC Cincinnati: 2 admission tickets

Great Parks: 1 - 2026 Motor Vehicle Permit, 2 - Daily Highfield Discovery Garden admissions, and 2 - Meadow Links and Golf Academy 9-hole greens fees 



Additional raffle items to be announced! 


Learn about prizes and how to participate at this year's Kick-off Party!



Interactive Map:


2025 Map



2026 Community Partners:



Documents and Links

Interested in volunteering, participating as a Little Free Library owner, or would like more information?

Please email Education@Collegehillforum.com 

Contact us:

(513) 770-9588 call or text

Info@Collegehillforum.com

PO Box 24025 Cincinnati, OH 45224

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