United Through Reading

JBER Library Toddle Tales Story Time- Alaskan Animals
2025-08-28 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Toddlers and their adults are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is Alaskan Animals.
Base Access is required.

4th Annual Community Day - Harnett County
2025-08-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
August is Child Support Awareness month. Harnett County Government will host the 4th Annual Community Day on August 28, 2025, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Government Complex at 455 McKinney Parkway in Lillington, NC. Community Day is an event for Harnett County residents to learn more about the internal and external resources and services available to them.
There will also be internal and external informational vendors, presentations, food trucks, children’s activities, and more. A shred truck will also be on-site, providing individuals with a secure and convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents.
This is an indoor and outdoor event that will take place rain or shine. (Outdoor activities may be impacted if there is severe weather).

DoDea Shughart Elementary Open House recording event
2025-09-03 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | PNC-Bank-Logo-2
📣📣 Shughart Families!
Don’t forget about open house September 3rd, 2025!
3:30-5:30pm
Sign up for the United Through Reading Mobile Story Station to read stories for your kiddos! Keep the book you record for them and create a keepsake they can cherish forever 🥹💜💛
Spots are limited so sign up now!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A8AF2AABFBC70-57794678-utrmobile

Ask the Staff: What's New with the UTR App?
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
September is National App Month and we’re excited to share what’s new with the United Through Reading App.
We’ve been listening to your feedback and working hard to bring exciting changes your way. Whether you’re a longtime user or just getting started, now’s the perfect time to explore the United Through Reading App and discover how making connections with loved ones just got easier and more meaningful.
Join Sr. Director of Volunteers and National Engagement, Tonya Wood, and Senior Business Analyst, Catherine Homburg as they talk about the new updates and walk you through how to use the UTR App. No matter your location- stateside or stationed far from home- these updates help you stay connected, maintain routines, and strengthen family bonds one book at a time.
Registration is required.

Homegrown Heroes: Back to School Bash
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
Calling all military and veteran families!
Start the school year with a celebration made just for you. Join Operation Honor: Rural Salute’™ and Grand Canyon University for the Homegrown Heroes: Back to School Bash — a fun-filled day honoring the youngest members of our military community.
Date: Saturday, September 6th
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Salem Methodist Church, 2165
Middle Road, Eastover, NC 28312

Here’s what families can look forward to:
Free food & treats
– Outdoor games, bounce house, and kid-friendly fun
Local resources and vendors brought directly into this underserved community
# Opportunities to connect, belong,
and build stronger support networks
* A day designed to celebrate and support the youngest members of our military community
This isn’t just another event—it’s a step toward changing how rural military and veteran families are recognized and supported.

Throckmorton Library: Quidditch Challenge
2025-09-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Throckmorton Library, Randolph St BLDG 1-3346, Fort Bragg, NC, 28307, United States
✨🪄Accio fun! ✨🪄
🧹Grab your broomsticks and join us at #ThrockmortonLibrary for a magical Quidditch Challenge that’ll unleash your inner seeker. Will you catch the Golden Snitch or fall victim to the pesky Bludger. We’ll see you there! ⚡
🪄Mischief Managed!🪄
✨Sponsored by Campbell University – Fort Bragg & Pope Campus and United Through Reading
🔎For more information on this event, visit https://bragg.armymwr.com/calendar/event/quidditch-challenge/6943651/101623
Sponsorship does not imply Army endorsement.

AK ARNG Fall Fest
2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Anchorage) | 10080
2025 Fall Fest Flyer
Child & Youth Programs and Family Programs is hosting an outdoor Fall Festival on September 13th from 1300-1600 at the JBER armory for AK Army and Air National Guard Service Members and their Families. This event is a crucial part of our efforts to support Soldier and Family readiness, and will be a day of fun, connection, and shared memories for AKNG families. Activities will be volunteer-led by military and community partners as well as units from the AKNG.
Base access is required

DoDea Mildred B Poole Elementary PTA Recording Event
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
📣📣 Poole Elementary Families!
Don’t forget about or first PTA meeting of the year, September 16th, 2025!
5pm
Sign up for the United Through Reading Mobile Story Station to read stories for your kiddos! Keep the book you record for them and create a keepsake they can cherish forever 🥹💜💛
Spots are limited so sign up now!

JBMDL Operation KUDOS 2025
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | sponsor_cartersFoundation
KUDOS Flyer
The Military & Family Readiness Center is hosting a base-wide event on 20 September called KUDOS (Kids Understanding Deployment Operations). KUDOS is an annual event designed to provide fun, deployment-related activities for the children of JB MDL, helping them better understand and connect with the experiences their parents have while deployed. This year, our plan is to begin the event at the PAX terminal with pre-deployment activities, followed by bussing participants to the “Big Beige” facility, which will serve as their “deployed location.”
Registration and Base Access is Required.

Rick’s Place Family Olympics
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | sponsor_bae_systems
Registration opens 2 weeks before the event!
link below 👇🏻
Free Meals for Every Attendee!

Grab a meal ticket at check-in and trade it at any of our awesome food trucks for your choice of delicious dish or sweet treat.

Know Before You Go:

Please bring proof of military affiliation (e.g., Military ID) to event sign-in
We recommend bringing folding chairs and reusable water bottles
This event is open to the military community only
Pre-registration is required – one ticket per individual

Spots fill up quickly, so register today, arrive on time, and dive into the fun. We can’t wait to splash around with you!

USAJFKSWCS Family Programs Resource Rodeo
2025-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
USAJFKSWCS Family Programs

Description:

SPAM – Resource Rodeo 2025
Who/Unit/Course: USAJFKSWCS ALL (Cadre, Students & Family Members)
What: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Resource Rodeo
When (Date/Time): Friday, 26 SEPT 25, 1100-1300
Where: JFK Memorial Chapel (Building D-3116, Ardennes St, Fort Bragg, Nc 28307)
Why: To increase suicide awareness and increase capability and accessibility to the appropriate resources and skills to help save lives.

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JBER Library Preschool Story Time-Marine Animals
2025-09-30 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Preschool aged children are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is Marine Animals.
Base access is required.

JBER Library Toddle Tales Story Time- Marine Animals
2025-10-02 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Toddlers and their adults are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is marine animals.
Base Access is required.

Storybook Ball 2025
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | wefacethefight
For the first time, Storybook Ball will be held at Liberty Station, a treasured historic landmark that once served as a military base and now stands as a vibrant community hub. Join us for an inspiring evening filled with moving stories, heartfelt remarks, and awards presentations. This signature event is a night to honor connection, recognize impact, and raise vital funds to ensure every military child can hear the familiar voice of someone they love — no matter the miles between them.

JBER Bundles for Babies
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Anchorage) | Alaska
Open to expecting families or those with newborns up to 3 months. Active-duty attendees & their families will receive a gift voucher to purchase baby items.
Registration and base access are required.
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Read If You Dare JBM-HH Library
2025-10-15 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
This Halloween, TREAT your little
TRICKSTER(S) to a story they’ll
never forget – Recorded by YOU!
Read, if You Dare Tour Oct 3 dates 2025

Ask the Staff: What is Veterans Day Storytime with a Service Member?
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
Veterans Day Storytime Is Back and You’re Invited! Don’t miss out in honoring our heroes through the power of storytelling. Join Penney Letrud-Samons, Director of Special Programs, and Mandy Disney, Area Coordinator, Washington, DC to discover the meaningful stories being shared, the incredible service members behind them, and learn how your classroom or school can receive these engaging videos- perfect for celebrating Veterans Day in a memorable and impactful way. Event is open to everyone. Registration is required. UTR Volunteers will receive one hour of volunteer time for attending.

🎃 USO Fort Bragg Trunk or Treat 🎃
2025-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
Join us for one of the biggest family events of the year! USO Fort Bragg invites all military families to our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 18, from 5:00–8:00 PM at the Soldier Support Center.
This free, family-friendly event is all about fun, community, and a little Halloween magic. Military families can enjoy decorated trunks, plenty of candy, and an evening filled with festive activities.
📍 Location: Soldier Support Center, Fort Bragg
📅 Date: Friday, October 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For more information or to sign up to host a trunk, please contact: Rachel Taylor – RTaylor@uso.org
Come celebrate with us and help make this night magical for our military community!

Read If You Dare CBIRF Library
2025-10-22 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska

IA ARNG Fall Family Festival
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | dr suess foundation
FFF 2025 Flyer-2
Activities:
🐴 Farm-themed games & activities
💃 Dancing
🎨 Arts & crafts for kids
🎟 FREE Admission – Fun for the Whole Family!
Things to Know:
✔ Who’s Invited: Army & Air National Guard Families, Veterans, & Families of the Fallen
✔ Preregistration Encouraged: Save time at check-in!
✔ Dress the Part: Western attire encouraged but not required

GEICO Military Trunk or Treat - Camp Lejeune
2025-10-25 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Alaska
MCCS will host the GEICO Military Trunk or Treat on October 25 from 5-7:30PM at the John A. Lejeune Education Parking Lot (825 Stone Street) on MCB Camp Lejeune. This family-friendly event provides a safe and fun environment for our military children to enjoy trick-or-treating from your vehicles or tables decorated with Halloween themes.

2025 Annual Armed Forces Chamber Trunk or Treat
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alaska
The NV ARNG Child and Youth Program is hosting their Annual Trunk or Treat Event and joining forces with the Armed Forces Chamber! NV ARNG families an Veterans are invited to join the fun. Stop by the various vehicles, trunk, and static displays and collect candy/small items.
Date: Saturday, October 25th
Event Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: North Las Vegas Readiness Center
6600 Range Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89165
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Military Family Festival & Resource Fair
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
The Military Family Fall Festival and Resource Fair provides a free day of family fun in a safe environment for our Hampton Roads military members and their families. Filled with entertainment, crafts, activities, and games for our military families to enjoy, the day will also provide valuable information on resources for our military at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, VA Beach

Read If You Dare JBM-HH Cody CDC
2025-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska

Milspouse Fest Fort Bragg
2025-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska

Ask the Staff
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
Join United Through Reading’s Warehouse & Program Assistant, Shandelle Jones, and Operation Homefront’s Sr. Program Coordinator, Breanna Caperton, for an inspiring and informative Ask Friends of the Staff that highlights the powerful partnership between our nonprofits.
We’ve invited Breanna to speak about Operation Homefront’s Recurring Family Support Programs (Baby Showers, Back to School, Holiday Meals, and Military Child of the Year) and share how these programs provide essential services and support to our military families across the country and how United Through Reading is able to amplify that impact by donating books that enrich those events and the military community as a whole.
With events taking place from small towns to big bases, Shandelle oversees the logistics for thousands of books to arrive on time for all of these events. She’ll share what it takes to coordinate shipping our materials from our headquarters in San Diego, CA to small towns and big bases across the country to support those who serve.
Registration is required.

JBM-Harvest Fest
2025-11-07 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Alaska
JB MHH Cody CDC is celebrating the Fall Season

Falling into Christmas at Rick‘s place - NC
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Alaska
Celebrate the season of gratitude and joy with your whole family at Falling Into Christmas, hosted by the Rick Herrema Foundation! This festive event brings together our military community to honor the spirit of Thanksgiving while stepping into the magic of the holiday season.
What to Expect:
Holiday Activities: Share what you’re grateful for, make seasonal crafts, hayride, fire pits, and more family-friendly games that celebrate togetherness!
Holiday Fun: Deck the halls with festive music and holiday-themed surprises around every corner.
Photo Memories: Capture the joy with holiday-themed backdrops perfect for family photos.
At the Rick Herrema Foundation, we cherish moments that strengthen relationships and create joyful experiences for military families. Falling Into Christmas is a chance to gather with loved ones, celebrate gratitude, and make merry memories that carry you through the season.
Event Details:
📅 Date & Time: November 15th, 2025 10am-2pm
📍 Location: Rick’s Place
🎟 Cost: Free for military families to attend
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us for a day of thankfulness, laughter, and holiday cheer—and step into the season together with family, friends, and your Rick’s Place community!
