Summer's almost here, which means the clock is ticking on lining up activities for the kids. Luckily, you don't have to spend a ton of money to keep them busy.

Several local and national businesses are hosting free and cheap summer kids programs that will keep your kids reading, bowling, making movies, watching movies and touring museums.

On top of that, Triangle-area libraries are kicking off free summer reading programs that reward kids -- and in some cases, adults -- for reading. Free book bags, stickers, weekly rewards and prizes, story hours, puppet shows, book clubs and contests are all in the works. Call your local library for details.

I'll add more activities as I find them. And if you know of a summer-on-the-cheap program, please post it in the comments section.

Cary’s Galaxy Cinema is closing its doors after eight years of bringing foreign, documentary, independent and Bollywood films to the Triangle.

Employees had known since June about York Properties’ plans to redevelop the site, but didn’t know when the hammer would fall. On Wednesday, they found out they had less than a week before their last day. Current and former employees planned to get together at the theater Sunday night to mark the occasion.

The owners of the business are looking into places to re-open, but nothing is concrete.

Read the full story here.