Discover Summer for Teens

Discover Summer with DC Public Library. America 250: Imagine.

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!

How to Discover Summer

1. Register

Pick up your Discover Summer Bingo Board at your neighborhood library or sign up online with Beanstack and pick up some DC Public Library giveaways while supplies last!

2. Play

Complete 3 tasks in a row (across, up-and-down, or diagonally) to win. You can cross them off on your Bingo Board or mark them complete in Beanstack.

3. Win Prizes

Show your completed gameboard or your Beanstack completion badge at a DC Public Library location to receive a pack of two tickets to see the Washington Nationals! Prizes will be available for pick up starting June 22.

Discover Summer Events

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Discover Summer Kick-Off Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 PM

Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library

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

Teen Summer Program 2026

Monday, June 15 : All Day

Capitol View Neighborhood Library

13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)

Toddler Craft

Monday, June 15 at 3:00 PM

Georgetown Neighborhood Library

Birth - 5

Afterschool Fun!

Legos in the Library

Monday, June 15 at 3:00 PM

Northwest One Neighborhood Library

5 - 12 Years Old13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)

Online Resources for Teens

Brainfuse HelpNow

Grow your skills this summer with Brainfuse HelpNow. Sharpen your skills with live tutoring and their 24/7 writing lab to start your new school year strong. Thinking about what's next? Prep for college entry exams, explore different career opportunities and more in a low-pressure online environment.

Comics Plus

Enjoy digital comics, graphic novels, and manga without a wait! Browse popular titles or titles by publisher, including Archie Comics, Dark Horse, Fantagraphics and more!

Mango Languages

Expand your world with Mango Languages, an interactive resource providing audio tutorials to practice reading, listening, and speaking in over 70 different languages!

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.

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.