Reading for fun is what DCL’s annual Summer Reading celebration is all about!
Douglas County Libraries’ annual summer reading celebration is going To Books & Beyond in 2021! Pre-registration for Galaxy DCL is now open at DCL.org/summer-reading and the program officially kicks off Saturday, June 5.
“We’re thrilled to be open for Summer Reading,” said DCL Special Events Supervisor Kristen Kallio. “It’s such a fun tradition for us and a great way to spark new enjoyment of reading for all ages. This year we feel it’s especially important for kids and helping them maintain their educational achievements from a pretty unusual year of learning.”
Summer Reading kickoff celebrations will be held June 9-11 at various locations throughout Douglas County, including the libraries and other outdoor venues, with treats, activities, and special guests from the Space Foundation.
Pre-register online for one of the following kickoff events.
Library events will be held outside.
- Wednesday, June 9 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) at DCL in Roxborough
- Wednesday, June 9 (12:30 PM–2:00 PM) at DCL in Castle Rock
- Wednesday, June 9 (2:30 PM– 4:00 PM) at Founders Park in Castle Rock
- Thursday, June 10 (10:00 AM–11:30 AM) at DCL in Parker
- Thursday, June 10 (12:00 PM–1:30 PM) at Tallman Meadow Park in Parker
- Thursday, June 10 (2:00 PM–3:00 PM) at Elk Ridge Park in Castle Pines
- Thursday, June 10 (3:30 PM–4:30 PM) at DCL in Castle Pines
- Friday, June 11 (10:00 AM–11:30 AM) at Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree
- Friday, June 11 (12:00 PM–1:30 PM) at DCL in Lone Tree
- Friday, June 11 (2:00 PM–3:30 PM) at DCL in Highlands Ranch
- Friday, June 11 (3:45 PM–5:00 PM) at Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch
All participants who pre-register for Galaxy DCL will be entered into the library’s 10 Days of Giveaways prize drawings in June, and will receive other fun sign-up prizes, including coupons to Rocket Fizz and Parry’s Pizza, and goal-based prizes all summer.
The annual school contest for the most sign-ups is back, and this year’s community reading goal of 8 million minutes read benefits the Douglas Land Conservancy with a $1,000 gift if the goal is achieved, courtesy of the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.
Summer Reading joins Outdoor Storytime in welcoming DCL customers back to in-person events and experiences. Kids Corners in the libraries are now open, and playscapes will re-open soon. DCL’s Parker location will debut its brand-new playscape, U-Fix-It Pit Stop, this summer.
For more information on Summer Reading and other library events, visit DCL.org or call (303) 791-7323.
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