All-Star Readers – Read with the Nationals this summer!
The Nationals are proud to promote reading and literacy in the community through a number of initiatives. Join the Nationals roster of All-Star Summer Readers by attending Story Time events and completing Summer Reading with the Nationals’ library partners.
In addition to the read along, kids participate in literacy-focused activities in partnership with local libraries and other educational institutions. This program is free to anyone with a ticket to the day’s game and provides early entrance to the ballpark for families.
Story Time is held in the Kennedy Conference Room and begins at 12:15 p.m.
Story Time Books + Event Dates
April 19
“Be a Good Sport, Charlie Brown”
by Charles SchulzCharlie Brown can’t always win! Join your favorite Nationals player to help Linus cheer on his friend!
May 17
“The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team”
by Stan & Jan BerenstainJoin Brother and Sister Bear as they find out why baseball is their favorite sport!
May 31
“Curious George at the Baseball Game”
by Josh Bellby Margret & H. A. ReyCome along with Curious George for his first baseball game!
July 26
“Get a Hit Mo”
by David A. AdlerJoin your favorite Nationals player as we help Mo score a homerun!
August 9
“Poem Runs”
by Douglas FlorianFall in love with poetry through baseball!
Library Summer Reading
The Washington Nationals partner with library systems across the DMV area to bring the joys of reading to as many people as possible! Libraries across the DMV run summer reading programs that fall during the baseball season. These programs incentivize kids to read and track their progress over the summer. The Washington Nationals leverage the love of baseball to support a sense of accomplishment that can motivate kids to read regularly.
Fans who complete their local library’s summer reading program are eligible to select up to two (2) complimentary Upper Gallery tickets for a 2026 regular season game at Nationals Park.
Participating Library Systems:
District of Columbia Public Libraries
Arlington Public Libraries
Alexandria Public Libraries
Prince George’s County Memorial Libraries
Montgomery County Public Libraries
Loudon County Public Libraries
Fairfax County Public Libraries
For groups of 13 or more, please call 202.675.NATS(6287) or email groupsales@nationals.com
Limited time offer. Some restrictions apply. Maximum of twelve (12) tickets per game per order. Only valid for the games and seating areas listed above, while supplies last. Pricing varies by game and all seating is subject to availability. Not valid for Special Ticket Events. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotions are subject to change without notice. Ticket brokers are not eligible for this offer. All sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.
The Nationals reserve the right to change any and all 2026 access, benefits, promotions, seating locations and events (including, without limitation, location, dates and times) without notice based upon: 1) federal, city, state and/or local government orders, mandates or restrictions; and 2) other reason as determined by the Nationals and/or Major League Baseball in their sole discretions.