The Arlington Public Library and H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center have partnered to help students keep up their reading skills this summer.

Reading Rocks is a free reading tutorial program available for students who will be entering grades four through eight when the new school year begins this fall. Student participants will receive one-on-one tutoring and improve their reading skills using books, magazines, games and other educational resources at the library.

At the first session, parents and guardians are asked to provide a copy of their child’s last report card and financial information such as a copy of an AISD free or reduced lunch letter or a recent paycheck stub. H.O.P.E. uses this information to track performance and participation.

"Regardless of income level, if a child is having difficulty reading, we are here this summer to help," said Area Branch Manager Rachel Orozco.

H.O.P.E. is an acronym for Helping Our Pupils Excel. It is a nonprofit, community-wide organization that provides free tutoring during the school year to students enrolled in public, private and parochial schools. For more information about Reading Rocks, call 817-860-7757.

5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Every Tuesday and Thursday through July 28

Northeast Branch Library, 1905 Brown Blvd.

3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Every Monday and Wednesday through July 27

East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Ave.