Hello there, readers; it’s time for Summer Reading Club! It’s going to be a creative summer at your library — this year’s theme is Libraries Color Our World. You’ll find a focus on programming for all ages that sparks the imaginative parts of our brains. Try something new or learn more about an old favorite!

At the Delaware County District Library, readers of all ages are invited to explore the fun of Summer Reading Club. This year, kids ages 0-12 are welcome to join our Kids Club, teens have their own Teen Club, and readers ages 18 and older can join the Adult Summer Reading Club.

Did you know that reading just 15-minutes a day helps kids maintain and build the literacy skills learned over the school year and reduces “summer slide?” It’s true! And your library is here to help make reading fun all summer long.

Youth readers ages 0 – 12 are challenged to read 12 hours over the summer and track their progress on their reading log. Kids will earn prizes at the 6- and 12-hour milestones. Included in the six-hour prize will be a collection of coupons and giveaways provided by local businesses around Delaware County and Central Ohio, along with a color-your-own tote bag. Once they’ve read 12 hours, youth are invited to choose a book to keep, provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Delaware County District Library. Kids can keep reading all summer long; fill out a bookmark with every four books read or programs attended for entries to win a prize basket!

Teens ages 13-17 are encouraged to read books or attend library programs and track their progress on a Summer Reading Club bookmark. Any combination of four books read or programs attended will earn participants a book of their choice! Additional completed bookmarks are entries into our prize basket drawing.

Adults are encouraged to read books or attend library programs. Any combination of four books read or programs attended will earn participants a color-your-own tote bag. Adults who turn in at least one completed Summer Reading Club bookmark will be entered into the prize basket drawing, too.

Visit our Summer Reading Club website for the week’s programs as well as information on our very special events, including:

• Adventure of the Missing Color with Science Heroes
• Comedy Juggler Matt Jergens
• River City Puppets Presents the Wonders of Wiggly River
• Didgeridoo Down Under
• The Magic Duel with Magic Nate and Erica Carlson

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Library this summer — let’s get creative!

Get Started with Summer Reading