Summer Reading Club - Delaware County District Library

Welcome to Summer Reading Club!

Summer Reading Club 2025: Libraries Color Our World

Sunday, June 1 – Thursday, July 31

It’s going to be a creative summer at your Library!

Hello there, readers, and welcome to the Summer Reading Club! 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.

This year’s theme is Libraries Color Our World! This summer 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!

Help us kick off Summer Reading by participating in our Collaborative Art Mural. From Monday, June 2 through Thursday, July 31, we’re bringing people together through mural-making. You’re invited to join us at Orange Library to decorate a wooden square and add it to our collaborative art mural, which will gradually come together over the course of the summer as patrons add their own unique pieces to create an artistic masterpiece.

Partners

We’d like to express our profound gratitude to the Friends of the Delaware County District Library, and the Polaris Community Fund and the Robert Weiler Family Fun via the Delaware County Foundation, for their gift of $51,000 to make Summer Reading Club possible.

Kids Club

Kids ages 0-12 are encouraged to read 12 hours throughout the summer, collecting prizes once they reach 6- and 12-hour benchmarks.

Tracking

Pick up your reading log from your local library branch, from our summer “Check it Out” newsletter or download below. Whether you like books, comics, eBooks, audiobooks, or being read to by a family member or a friend, remember that it all counts toward your summer reading total!

No matter how you read, keep track of every 15 minutes. You can log it on your DCDL Summer Reading tracking sheet, or simply write it down on a piece of paper. You may be on summer break, but reading 15 minutes a day will keep your reading skills sharp and make going back to school easier.

If you need reading suggestions, try these lists for different ages!

Kindergarten	2nd Grade	5th Grade
Beginning Readers	3rd Grade	6th Grade
	4th Grade

Prizes

Prizes may be picked up from June 2 – July 31. Summer Reading Club and bonus prizes vary and will be limited as supplies are available.

6-Hour Prize: Artists need something to carry their supplies, and that’s why we’re giving you a color-your-own tote bag! Your bag will come packed with coupons from area businesses that you can redeem for sweet treats, fun family adventures, and more! Your six-hour prize is made possible by the Robert Weiler Family Fund and the Delaware Community Foundation.
12-Hour Prize: A book of your choice to keep from the Library and the Friends of the Delaware County District Library.
If you complete your log, grab a bookmark and keep reading! Completed bookmarks earn entries into our prize basket drawing.

*Limit one six-hour and 12-hour prize per reader, please.

Summer Letterbox Adventure: Our friends at Preservation Parks will continue their park system scavenger hunt. Register at their link, then collect your prize at any DCDL location.

Schiffel's Safety Scholars Contest

Schiffel’s Safety Scholars is a summer program and contest sponsored by the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office.

“You Be the Author” Book Writing Contest is open to elementary aged students in Delaware County. Stories should include 10-12 pages of content (including illustrations) and a message about why drugs, alcohol, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana are bad for kids. The winning book(s) will be published by the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office, and the winning author(s) will enjoy a book signing at Beanbag Books! All entries must be received by Thursday, July 31.

Teen Club

Teen 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.

Tracking

Pick up your bookmark reading log from your local library branch, inside our summer “Check it Out” newsletter or download and print a copy yourself. Don’t forget that you can enter more than once, so don’t toss your extra bookmark logs!

Track the books you read or programs you attend. Any combination of four books or programs will earn participants a book of their choice to keep forever. Additional bookmarks earn entries into our prize basket drawing!

There’s no limit on entries, so keep reading and attending library programs all summer long.

Looking for reading ideas? Check out Hoopla’s Libraries Color Our World reading list especially for teens, or get a customized list with our Personalized Picks service!

Prizes

Prizes may be picked up from June 2 through July 31. Summer Reading Club totes and prize baskets vary and will be limited as supplies are available.

Bookmark Prize: Bring in your first bookmark to claim a new color-your-own tote bag! You can carry art supplies, books, snacks, and everything else that helps to keep your world colorful.
Bookmark Prize: A book of your choice to keep from the Library and the Friends of the Delaware County District Library.
Keep Reading! Every bookmark you complete and return is another entry into our prize basket drawing. The more books you read and programs you attend, the higher your chance to win!

*Limit one tote bag prize per reader, please, as supplies last.

Schiffel's Safety Scholars Contest

Schiffel’s Safety Scholars is a summer program and contest sponsored by the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office.

“You Be the Artist” Billboard Design Contest is open to middle and high school age students in Delaware County. The design should include a message about why drugs, alcohol, vaping, tobacco, and/or marijuana are bad for kids. The winning billboard design will be displayed on a billboard on 36/37 westbound beginning September 1, 2025. All entries are due by Thursday, July 31, 2025!

Adult Club

Adults are encouraged to read books or attend library programs. Any combination of four books read or programs attended will earn participants an entry into our prize drawing. Enter as many times as you like — the more you read or attend, the better your chances to win!

Tracking

Pick up your bookmark reading log from your local library branch, inside our summer “Check it Out” newsletter or click the button below to download and print a copy yourself.

Track the books you read or programs you attend. Any combination of four books or programs will earn participants a water bottle to take on all their summer adventures. There’s no limit on entries, so keep reading and attending library programs all summer long!

Not sure where to start? Try one of these:

Check out CreativeBug, with thousands of how-to classes from award-winning instructors! From painting to sewing to woodworking, there’s something for every creative spirit.
Check out a great new book; we have lots of colorful reads for Summer Reading Club!
Make some new friends at a fun adult program at DCDL.

Prizes

Prizes may be picked up from June 2 through July 31. Summer Reading Club totes and prize baskets vary and will be limited as supplies are available.

Bookmark Prize: Bring in your first bookmark to claim a new color-your-own tote bag! You can carry art supplies, books, snacks, and everything else that helps to keep your world colorful.
Keep Reading! Every bookmark you complete and return is another entry into our prize basket drawing. The more books you read and programs you attend, the higher your chance to win!

*Limit one tote bag prize per reader, please, as supplies last.

Programs/Schedule

We have lots of special programming for Summer Reading Club! Scroll through this week’s events below to find out what’s happening, or sign up now to get our weekly events bulletin delivered directly to your inbox!

Special Events

Join us for all the creative fun you can handle this summer! Come sing with Joanie Calem, pet a pig, perform in your own improv, and rock the mic, all with your Library. And check out these exta-special events!

Special thanks to the Friends of the Delaware County District Library and the Polaris Community Fund of Delaware County Foundation for their support of these programs!

Adventure of the Missing Color with Science Heroes

Wednesday, June 11 @ 2 pm | Liberty Library

Wednesday, July 16 @ 2 pm | Orange Library

Wednesday, July 23 @ 2 pm | Delaware Library

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Grades K-5.

Comedy Juggler Matt Jergens

Friday, June 20 @ 2 pm | Orange Library

Monday, June 23 @ 2 pm | Delaware Library

This international gold medalist juggler will thrill and captivate the audience with his one-man variety show of juggling, stunts, acrobatics, and comedy.

River City Puppets Presents The Wonders of Wiggly River

Wednesday, July 9 @ 2 pm | Liberty Library

Join an adventurous fisherman and a chatty wish fish as they dive into a world of enchanting folktales. Puppetry, music, and masterful storytelling are central to every River City Puppets performance. You will be absolutely mesmerized!

The Magic Duel

Wednesday, July 16 @ 2:30 pm | Delaware Library

Erica Carlson & Magic Nate take the stage with thrilling tricks, competition, and the right amount of teamwork to make Sedgie the Hedgie appear! Great for all ages!

You can also see Magic Nate and Erica at these events this summer:

Didgeridoo Down Under

Saturday, July 12 @ 1 pm | Liberty Library

Experience the vibrant fusion of Australian music, culture, art, science, and comedy at this high-energy event! Featuring exotic didgeridoos, it’s fun for all ages!

Summer Letterbox Adventure

Are you ready to explore the parks this summer? Click to register for Preservation Parks’ annual Summer Letterbox Adventure, or pick up a booklet at the Library. Your guidebook will be full of clues that will take you on an exploration of 8 different parks around Delaware County. Prizes will be available from June 15 to September 12, while supplies last. Prize pickup is at any Delaware County District Library or Deer Haven Park.

Are you ready to create?

This year’s Summer Reading Club theme has us yearning for our paintboxes! Grab a book that will light your creative flame — it will help you on your way to your summer reading prizes! To add even more color to your summer, try these other activities:

Hoopla is ready for Summer Reading, too! Kids, dive into drawing, storytelling, and more fun activities. Teens, Hoopla has you covered, too — embrace your creativity with fiber art, fashion, and photography, and shine all summer!
Craft painted rocks with CreativeBug and then hide them around town to inspire even more people to share their inner artist! Or try your hand at Visible Mending and add an extra pop of color to your clothing while extending its life. (Be sure to log into CreativeBug through our Digital Resources page to access CreativeBug tutorials for free.)
Be dazzled by a beautiful animated feature film on Kanopy, or check out the beauty of earth with a nature documentary. While you’re there, check out Kanopy for Kids (click the Kids icon at the top right of the screen) for kids’ TV shows, read-alongs, and more!

Booklists / Personalized Picks

Personalized Picks are returning on June 1 for Summer Reading Club! Fill out the form on that page and you’ll be on your way to your next great book.

Looking for book titles that go with our “Libraries Color Our World” theme? Check out the lists below for some suggestions from our staff!

Mission Statement

We open doors to imagination, knowledge, connection, and discovery.