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๐Ÿ“š Free Books. Big Trucks. Family Fun.

Join us for United Read Connect, a free, family-friendly event designed to spark a love of reading and connect families to resources across Reno County.

Kids can choose free books to take home, explore Touch-a-Truck, enjoy hands-on activities from local community partners, and stick around for a free hot dog lunch. Itโ€™s an easy, fun way to spend time togetherโ€”and everything is completely free.

United Read Connect event flyer with free books, Touch-a-Truck, and family activities

 

What to Expect

๐Ÿ“š Over 1,000 FREE Scholastic books for kids (while supplies last)

๐Ÿšš Touch-a-Truck experience and Bouncy House

๐ŸŽจ Interactive activities with local organizations

๐ŸŒญ Free hot dog lunch

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ A welcoming, come-and-go environment for families

 

Event Details

๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

โฐ Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

๐Ÿ“ Location: DCI Park | 206 N Main Street, Hutchinson

๐Ÿ“š Free books for kids (while supplies last!)

๐ŸŽจ Interactive activities from community partners

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Perfect for families with young children

 

 

Why It Matters

United Read Connect is about more than just a fun dayโ€”itโ€™s about helping kids build a love of reading and connecting families to resources right here in Reno County. When kids have books at home and families feel supported, our whole community benefits.

 

Know Before You Go

  • No registration requiredโ€”just show up
  • Books are first come, first served
  • Designed especially for families with young children
  • Stay for a few minutes or the whole time

 

Bring a Friend

Everything is better together. Invite another family and make a day of itโ€”we canโ€™t wait to see you there.

Event Details

Sat, May 2, 2026 : 11:00am - 1:00pm

206 N Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
United States