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Creative logo for Dallas Public Library's SMART Summer program with colorful letters and icons.

Why Support SMART Summer?

Summer reading is critical in helping kids maintain learning while school is out, fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning.


Libraries that offer summer programs bridge educational gaps during breaks.  Accessible to all, libraries enrich our community providing vital educational resources no matter your age or stage. 

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SMART SUMMER INCLUDES

READING CHALLENGE

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Foster a Love of Reading

 Children ages 0-18 can earn great prizes when they read, create and discover. Participants receive new books when they meet milestones during the summer. 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

In-person Programs

These high-quality programs are offered free to the public.

HANDS-ON LEARNING

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

21st Century Skills

 SMART Summer provides science, math, art, reading and technology activities that help keep skills sharp.

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

A Partnership with Education PV

 In high-need neighborhoods. Children who depend on free lunch programs during the school year are at risk of hunger during the summer months.  

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

Make an Impact on their Community

 Summer is the perfect time for teenagers to gain experience and give back to their communities through volunteerism at the library.

AND, FOR ADULTS

FREE LUNCH AND SNACKS

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

Grown-ups get a SMART Summer too!

 Adults 18+ can earn free books and prizes for reading, attending programs and completing activities. Popular literary-themed events at the Central Library draw hundreds downtown for special, free experiences. 

Read & Win Prizes

 Kids who participate in summer learning maintain their skills and are better prepared to start school in the fall. Dallas Public Library makes it easy and fun! 

And grown up are encouraged to read along and win fun prizes. 

SIGN UP, READ AND WIN PRIZES!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

Visonary

Book Prize Sponsor

Book Prize Sponsor

Atmos Energy

Book Prize Sponsor

Book Prize Sponsor

Book Prize Sponsor

Annette Corman Fund

CHAMPION

Book Prize Sponsor

INNOVATOR

Lauren & Will Waldrop

INNOVATOR

INNOVATOR

INNOVATOR

H-E-B/Central Market

Donna Wilhelm

Southern Methodist University

INventor

INNOVATOR

INventor

Kahn Education Foundation

Explorer

INNOVATOR

INventor

Diane and George Wendel

William Bond

Barbara and John Neill

Deedie Rose

Lochwood Friends 

Audelia Road Library Friends 

Lake Highlands Women's League

Reader

Friends

Friends

Linda and Steven Blasnik

Cynthia and John Rutherford

Author L.A. Starks

Sara Ann and Frank Korman

Friends

Friends

Friends

Rohan Foundation

Johanna Johnson

Cynthia Cowan

SMART Summer 2025 Impact Report

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SMART SUMMERS PAST - WHAT A BLAST! DPL summer reading program

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