Discover Summer for Adults

Do you think the library is a place to be this summer? Bingo! You’re invited to Discover Summer with DC Public Library from June 1- Aug. 31. Discover Summer is an all-ages city-wide celebration of reading and learning. Everything you need to Discover Summer can be found at your neighborhood library.

How to Discover Summer

1. Register

Pick up your Discover Summer Bingo Board at your neighborhood library or sign up online with Beanstack and earn a registration prize from the Washington Nationals!

2. Play B-I-N-G-O

Complete 5 tasks in a row (across, up-and-down, or diagonally) to win B-I-N-G-O. You can cross them off on your Bingo Board or mark them complete in Beanstack.

3. Win Prizes

Show your completed Bingo Board or your completion badge in Beanstack at your neighborhood library. You will receive great prizes from D.C. United and Nandos.

Download Your Discover Summer Companion Guide

Looking for more fun ways to Discover Summer? Stop by your neighborhood library to pick up this year's companion guide or download the pdf to print from home!

Adult Companion Guide

Discover Summer Events

See All Events for Adults

Audio Book Hour

Tuesday, June 17 at 11:00 AM

Rosedale Neighborhood Library

5 - 12 Years OldAdults

DCPL Teens' Day of Well-Being & Wellness

5th-Floor Event Spaces & Rooftop Garden

DCPL Teens' Day of Well-Being & Wellness

5th-Floor Event Spaces & Rooftop Garden

Tuesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library

13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)

Lego Social

Wednesday, June 18 at 3:30 PM

Takoma Park Neighborhood Library

Birth - 55 - 12 Years Old

BINGO!

Wednesday, June 18 at 3:30 PM

Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library

Birth - 55 - 12 Years Old13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)AdultsSeniors

Online Resources for Adults

Kanopy

Beat the heat and stream award-winning movies, cult classic shows and more for free with your library card.

Freegal Music+

Stream unlimited songs from popular labels including Sony Music! Vibe by the pool or throw a dance party to artists like Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, BTS and Taylor Swift.

OverDrive & Libby

Take your reads on the go with the Libby app from OverDrive! With OverDrive and Libby you can access eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines right from your device.

Creativebug

Grow your creativity with crafting classes! Learn how to sew your own clothes, make jewelry, create paintings and drawings to decorate your space and more.