Teens

Teens (ages 13-17), Let Freedom Read this summer and grab some books to find adventure, broaden your mind or get lost in the pages of something new. Also, don’t forget to get out and attend some library programs. Remember, any combination of four books read or programs attended will earn Summer Reading Club participants a book of their choice! Additional completed bookmarks are entries into our prize basket drawing.

Teens Book List

Coming soon!

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

This year’s theme has not been announced.

Pick up a reading log or bookmark from your local Delaware County District Library branch, from our summer “Check it Out” newsletter or clicking this link to download one now. Whether you like books, comics, eBooks, audiobooks, or being read to by a family member or a friend, remember all of that counts toward your summer reading total!

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

Fill out a bookmark with any combination of four books read or DCDL programs attended. After you’ve completed your first bookmark, stop by your local DCDL branch to turn it in and receive a book of your choice!

Want more chances to win prizes? Fill out additional bookmarks! For every additional bookmark completed, you’ll earn entries into our prize basket drawing.

Prizes provided by the Friends of the Delaware County District Library and the Delaware County Foundation.

Join the Preservation Parks’ for their annual Summer Letterbox Adventure.

Begin the Adventure!

Beginning this summer you can register online at the Preservations Parks' website, or pickup a guidebook at the any Delaware County District Library (DCDL) branch. Your guidebook provides clues that will take you on an adventure to explore different parks around Delaware County.

Prize information will be available on the Preservations Parks' website.

Let Freedom Read! in books, creativity, read-alongs, film, and more.

Celebrate History!

July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, known as the Semiquincentennial. Join the Delaware County District Library as we host exhibits, share books, and provide programming to honor 250 years of United States history. Visit our America 250 webpage for information about library activities as well as local and statewide events and resources connected to the America 250 celebration across Ohio.

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Personalized Picks are returning for Summer Reading Club!

Let's Get Personal!

Beginning June 1 you can sign-up to receive a personalized booklist for the Summer Reading Club! To begin, visit the Personalized Picks page, fill out the request form, and you’ll be on your way to your next great book.

Looking for book titles that go with our “Let Freedom Read!” theme? Click the following links for suggestions from our DCDL staff!

Books for Teens (COMING SOON)
Books for School-Age Kids (COMING SOON)
Books for Littles (COMING SOON)

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Thank you partners!

We’d like to express our profound gratitude to the Friends of the Delaware County District Library for their generous monetary gift to make this Summer Reading Club possible.

Mission Statement

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