Discover Summer for Kids

Discover Summer: Go, Find, Explore with an illustration of an open book, the Washington Monument and the Capital Building against the sun

You’re invited to Discover Summer with DC Public Library from June 3 - Aug. 31. Discover Summer is an all-ages city-wide celebration of reading and learning. With Discover Summer you will enjoy great reads, fun events and activities that encourage you to explore your neighborhood and D.C. Everything you need to Discover Summer can be found at your neighborhood library!

How to Discover Summer

1. Register

Visit your neighborhood library to pick up a paper gameboard or sign up online using Beanstack starting on June 3. (If you've participated in any of the Library's reading programs in the past, you can log in to your existing account with your username and password.) You should stop by the library tp pick up some cool DC Public Library branded prizes such as toys, fidget spinners, and headphones. All branded prizes are available whale supplies last only.

2. Read and Visit the Library

Read at least 20 days this summer to complete the challenge and visit dclibrary.org/discoversummer to learn of fun summer programs at your local library.

3. Win Prizes

Show your completed paper gameboard or your completion badge in Beanstack at your neighborhood library. You will receive prizes from community partners.

Download Your Discover Summer Companion Guide

Discover Summer Birth - 5 Companion Guide Cover

Looking for more fun ways to Discover Summer? Stop by your neighborhood library to pick up this year's companion guide or download the pdf to print from home!

Birth - 5 English Companion Guide Birth - 5 Chinese Companion Guide

Birth to 5 Amharic Companion Guide Birth to 5 Spanish Companion Guide

Ages 6 - 12 English Companion Guide Ages 6 - 12 Chinese Companion Guide

Ages 6 - 12 Amharic Companion Guide Ages 6 - 12 Spanish Companion Guide

Discover Summer Events

Wolf Trap Comes to DC Public Library

Enjoy a variety of Wolf Trap Family Arts Experiences with programs for young children taught by master teaching artists about the movements, sounds and instruments of West African Traditions; take an imaginary journey to a rainforest to learn about the importance of protecting these unique ecosystems; and a puppet show about animals in a great big tree.

Find a Wolf Trap Program Near You

Enjoy Engaging Stories with Story Tapestries

Story Tapestries is bringing several of their incredible storytellers, musicians and artists to DC Public Library locations across the District. These are the perfect opportunity to stop by your neighborhood library, get inspired, learn something new and dance the wiggles out!

Find an Upcoming Story Tapestries Program Near You

See All Events for Children Ages Birth - 5 See All Events for Children Ages 5 - 12

Online Resources for Children and Families

ABCmouse

Enjoy learning time with ABCmouse, a fun and educational website that teaches children 2 to 8+ to read through phonics and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music and more.

Bookflix

Bring your favorite storybooks to life with Bookflix! Bookflix pairs video storybooks with games and puzzles that will build your child's curiosity about the world.

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.

Comics Plus

Enjoy digital comics, graphic novels, and manga without a wait! Use the filter tools to find titles just for children and kids, including new releases by Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog, Big Nate and more.

Kanopy Kids

Stream a selection of educational and enriching videos on Kanopy Kids, including TV Series, languages, video storybooks, anime, and movies for the whole family.

Watch & Learn Library

Watch & Learn Library is an online video library made especially for young learners, Pre-k through 3rd grade, to help expand their vocabulary and comprehension.