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Why read during the summer?
Summer reading helps to prevent the dreaded "summer slide." Summer slide is the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the summer months. When kids read over the summer, they retain those skills they worked so hard to learn during the school year. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to motivate your child to read during the summer!
DCSD Summer Reading Program 2026
DCSD Summer Reading Program 2026
Join the DLMC this summer for our 3rd annual summer reading program. Open to all DCSD Students and Staff.
Participants must complete the Google Form using their DCSD email or submit a reading log (below) to your school librarian by August 21, 2026. If your school does not have a librarian, please email your completed reading log to dlmc-questions@dcsdk12.org.
Summer Reading Contest Rules:
Must be a DCSD student or staff member
One entry per person
Entries must be received by end of school day on August 21, 2026
Required - minimum of 500 minutes (20 mins per day) between May 30 and August 21, 2026
All reading counts! Books, eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, comics, magazines, etc. Sora is a great place to read on the go!
Student Grand Prize - Kindle
Student Prizes - New books, gift cards, stickers, certificates
Staff Prizes - Summer reading swag
Flyer - includes book suggestions by grade level
Elementary Student: Reading Log
Secondary Student: Reading Log
Adult/Teacher: Reading Log
Douglas County Library
Douglas County Library
Summer Reading Program
Saturday, June 6 - Friday, July 31
Visit DCL.org to register the whole family for Douglas County Libraries’ summer reading program today! Mosey on over to the library and enjoy reading, prizes, and fun summer activities. Start off the summer at our kick-off on June 6, 10am - 2pm.
Remember, the school with the most summer reading sign-ups at each level will receive a $500 donation from the DCL Foundation!
Learn more about summer reading and our summer programs at DCL.org.
This summer, DCL will host drop-in Reading Buddies sessions at four locations: Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker. Kids in grades 1-3 can read and play literacy-based games with a trained teen Reading Buddy volunteer. No registration is required, but the drop-in times vary by location so please check the Reading Buddies calendar for more details.
All DCL locations offer this service for emerging readers, and those needing practice, to help build confidence by reading with a trained, patient, and adorable companion. Registration is required; days and times vary by location. View the calendar for more information.
DCL Reading Challenge
Welcome to the 2026 DCL Reading Challenge for adults and kids! Everything you need to get started on a year full of stories, surprises, and inspiration is below.
There are 12 new challenge items to keep you reading all year—you choose the books to fit each category, or you may pick a staff-recommended read from the DCL curated lists. As in years past, if one book fits more than one category, you can count it twice!
Once you've finished the challenge and submitted your completed form, you'll be entered into our year-end random drawing for one of these awesome prizes:
Adult Challenge: $200 Shanahan's Steakhouse Gift Card
Kids Challenge: Denver Zoo Annual Family Pass
Tattered Cover Summer Reading Program
Tattered Cover Book Store announces this years summer reading program, License to Read. Check out their website for details.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
For students in grades 1-6, visit the Barnes and Noble website to print off a summer reading journal. Complete the journal by reading 8 books and visit your local store for a free book. More info available on their website.
Pizza Hut Book It!
Pizza Hut Book It!
This program is designed for kids in grades K-6 and offers rewards for reading and completing activities. With fun reading challenges and prizes, this program is a great way to keep kids entertained all summer long.
Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese
Kids will have a great time working towards success while earning Chuck E. Cheese rewards along the way. Simply track progress on these printable incentive charts by marking the days off with a pen or sticker as your kids accomplish their goals, then bring in a completed calendar or behavior chart to Chuck E. Cheese and receive 10 free play points or tokens as a reward.
More information here
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