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Douglas County Libraries Set to Launch Into Summer Reading

May 18, 2021

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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