School is out, summer is here, and DeKalb County Public Library is open! It’s so important that people of all ages (adults too!) read and do literacy activities all summer long to keep brains sharp. So, start the adventure at your library this summer by joining our summer reading challenges!
Summer Reading Challenge: Adventure Begins at Your Library
Patrons of all ages can participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. Preregister in Beanstack beginning May 1, 2024 at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org.
Starting June 1, 2024, you can earn badges (and a chance at prizes!) by doing the following:
Young Children (0 – 5): Read books and participate in literacy activities to earn virtual badges.
School Age Children (6 – 12): Read every day, attend programs, and complete literacy activities.
Teens (13 – 18): Play BINGO on a virtual BINGO card. Earn badges to unlock the BINGO badge.
Adults (18 and up): Play BINGO on a paper or virtual card to complete the challenge. Paper BINGO cards are available at all DeKalb County Public Library locations.
WINPRIZES! Free books, book bags, gift cards, Kindle Fires, journals, prize packs with books and puzzles, Bluetooth speakers, and more! All reading and activities must be logged by July 31, 2024.
Summer Reading Events
Visit DeKalb County Public Libraries this summer for hundreds of free, in-person events across our 23 library branches!
Take part in our summer community reading engagement activity by bringing a bookmark of our mascot, Dog in the Woods, along with you on your summer travels. Visit your library beginning June 1 to obtain your bookmark.
…and so much more! See our full list of events below.
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsFamily (All Ages)
Pick up your choice of camping-themed adventure crafts all month long at the Redan-Trotti Library. Participants will be able to choose between a popsicle stick tent or a handprint campfire.
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!