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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.
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!
Recommended Reads
Summer break is a great time to read for fun. Creating a healthy reading habit is easy, you just have to read for 20 minutes a day! To get you started, DC Public Schools and DC Public Library have selected some great reads by age range below.
Ages Birth - 5
Ages 6 - 12
Popular Services for Children and Families
Books from Birth
All children who live in DC are eligible to receive a free book by mail each month from birth until age five to build their home libraries.
STAR: Sing, Talk, and Read
Information, tips, and suggestions for singing, talking, and reading with your child from birth to age 8.
Beyond the Book
Beyond the Book is a city-wide reading and learning club that engages developing readers across D.C. around a carefully selected title along with fun
Discover Summer is Generously Supported By
