Houston Public Library rewards summer readers

Chef John Sikhattana, left, of Straits prepares dishes at the second annual Curry Crawl. This year's event will be 4-7 p.m. June 7 at Straits at CityCentre. Chef John Sikhattana, left, of Straits prepares dishes at the second annual Curry Crawl. This year's event will be 4-7 p.m. June 7 at Straits at CityCentre. less Chef John Sikhattana, left, of Straits prepares dishes at the second annual Curry Crawl. This year's event will be 4-7 p.m. June 7 at Straits at CityCentre. Chef John Sikhattana, left, of Straits prepares ... more Photo: Courtesy Photo, Owner/Photographer Photo: Courtesy Photo, Owner/Photographer Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Houston Public Library rewards summer readers 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

Summer just wouldn't be complete without the Houston Public Library's Summer Reading Program happening now through Aug. 1

This year's theme is "Go Back to Invent the Future" and children up to age 18 are invited to participate, read and win prizes. When kids attend at least five of the many hands-on workshops or library programs, in addition to reading five books, they will receive ticket vouchers to the Houston Zoo and to see the Houston Rockets, in addition to a Raising Cane's gift card.

The Summer Reading Program rewards include:

5 books or 5 hours level: A Houston Dash game ticket and a certificate.

10 books or 10 hours level: A Houston Dynamo game ticket and one free book for reading.

20 books or 20 hours level: Chipotle meal coupon, additional free book and a coupon for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

30 books or 30 & hours level: Children's Museum of Houston admission voucher and entry into a grand prize drawing to win a new Xbox One console.

To register online and begin logging progress, visit any of the library's 35 locations or go online at www.houstonlibrary.org or ask a librarian for a Badge Log book.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information visit the website or call 832-393-1313.

Event to benefit children's nonprofit

The fourth annual Curry Crawl Chef Showdown will happen on June 7 from 4-7 p.m. at Straits at CityCentre, located at 800 Sorrell.

The event will benefit Spaulding For Children, an organization which works to create and support adoptive families of children in need.

Cost to attend is $55 per person and will cover food, drinks and entertainment.

To RSVP go to www.currycrawl2015.eventbrite.com or call 713-524-2800. For more information about Spaulding for Children go to www.spauldingforchildren.org.

Grocer offers activities for adults and children

The H-E-B store at the corner of San Felipe and Fountain View has several upcoming events aimed at all age groups.

On Saturday, June 13 there will be a Painting With Spices class at 10 a.m. Cost to attend is $10 per child. Space is limited so reservations at Customer Service are encouraged.

In addition, Story Time on the Patio will be held each Wednesday for ages 4-8 from 10-10:45 a.m. from Wednesday, June 17 through Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Kids can also sign up for the 8-week Kids in the Kitchen series. The cost is $10 per class, per child. For more information and to register go to www.heb.com/nutrition.

A free adult Yoga class will be held on the patio on Saturday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m.

For more information on any of these events, call 713-278-8450.