Families + Libraries = Lifelong Readers
Summer is a time for fun and freedom—but it’s also a critical season for young readers. Without regular reading, children can lose hard-earned skills over break. The best way to keep kids engaged? Family support!
At The Library, we know that when parents, caregivers, and families make reading a priority at home, children grow into confident, curious readers. We’re here to help with free tools, programs, and events across the county!
Join the Summer Reading Club!
Our Summer Reading Club makes reading fun and rewarding for the whole family. Sign up at any branch or online, track your reading progress, and earn prizes along the way. It’s a great way to set goals, build routines, and celebrate reading together.
Visit the Children’s Book Festival
The Children’s Book Festival at the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library (LOV) is a joyful event filled with stories, crafts, author visits, and more. Bring the whole family for a day that celebrates the magic of books and imagination. It’s the perfect kickoff to a season full of reading. [Link]
Use Your Library Card to Unlock Learning
Your DCLS library card gives your family free access to kid-friendly eBooks, audiobooks, learning tools, and online databases. Whether you’re at home, on vacation, or on the go, you can keep your child reading and learning all summer long. Check out our online resources at: dcls.org/research.
Make Reading a Family Habit
The most powerful way to encourage reading? Let your child see you reading. Set aside quiet reading time, read aloud together, or talk about books over dinner. When reading is a shared family activity, kids are more likely to build lasting habits.
Make The Library Part of Your Summer Routine
Plan weekly visits to your local DCLS branch. Browse together, ask for reading recommendations, attend the Friends’ Book Sales, and take part in free programs for kids of all ages. Every library visit is a chance to discover something new and spark your child’s imagination. This summer, let reading bring your family closer.
Learn more, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, and explore The Library’s digital tools and events at dcls.org/events-programs or by visiting your nearest branch.
Important Summer Events at DCLS
Summer Reading Club: Runs June 1 – August 17, 2025
Sign up anytime online or at your local branch. [Link]
Children’s Book Festival: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Location: George & Hettie Love Memorial Library (LOV)
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy live storytelling, crafts, book giveaways, and more family-friendly fun! [Link]