Intended to encourage children of all ages to read over the summer, this manual presents library-based programs, crafts, displays, and events with a medieval theme. The chapters of the manual are: (1) Introductory Materials; (2) Goals, Objectives and Evaluation; (3) Getting Started; (4) Common Program Structures; (5) Planning Timeline; (6) Publicity and Promotion; (7) Awards and Incentives; (8) Parents/Family Involvement; (9) Programs for Preschoolers, including display ideas, flannel board stories, origami, puzzle stories, songs, crafts, activities, plays, crafts, recipes, medieval clip art, and a preschool bibliography; (10) Programs for School Age Children, including entertainment programs, songs, activities, and a school age bibliography; (11) Programs for Young Adults, including activities, a medieval menu, and a young adult bibliography; (12) Special Needs; and (13) Resources, including people, companies, and materials. A master copy of a reading log and reading program evaluation form are included. (AEF)