Saturday is National Readathon Day, a fundraiser for the National Book Foundation’s literacy programs. Similar to a walkathon, the Readathon is a pledge-based fundraiser that will run from noon-4 p.m.
The following Chicago-area libraries will participate. Programs are free and open to the public.
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To donate directly, visit firstgiving.com/10658.
?Chicago Public Library, Roosevelt branch in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood, will host a reading. Call for details. 1101 W. Taylor St., 312-746-5656; chipublib.org
?Des Plaines Public Library is offering survival kits for the first 100 people, including a book bag and snacks to enjoy while reading at home. 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines, 847-827-5551; dppl.org
?Evergreen Park Public Library will host a reading with snacks. Donate via the library’s Readathon team at firstgiving.com. 9400 South Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, 708-422-8522; evergreenparklibrary.org
?McHenry Public Library will host a reading and raffle; prizes will go to teens. 809 Front St., McHenry, 815-385-0036; mchenrylibrary.org
?Palos Heights Public Library will host a children’s reading. 12501 South 71st Ave., Palos Heights, 708-448-1473; palosheightslibrary.org
?Plainfield Public Library will host a reading with snacks. 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, 815-436-6639; plainfieldpubliclibrary.org