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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.
This summer, as our city celebrates America 250, DC Public Library invites readers to dream about what America can become over the next 250 years, imagining a future where every life is valued, liberty thrives, and happiness is a shared possibility for all!
Discover Summer Events
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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.
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
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